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Buy now, pay later more needed in markets with credit under penetration: UOB TMRW exec
It’s not as urgent as other markets with credit under-penetration, says TMRW Digital Group CCO.
All travellers required to take on-arrival test: Minister Wong
Also, all travellers need to undergo tests 2 days pre-departure.
HDB, JTC, MPA to offer e-invoicing through IMDA’s InvoiceNow
Over two-thirds of government invoices are issued by these agencies.
Altimeter approves business combination with Grab
The transaction is expected to close on 1 December 2021.
SPH bidding war: Keppel waives its walk-away right under MAE clause
CEO Loh Chin Hua said the move was a “deliberate decision” on Keppel’s part.
FLCT acquires property in new UK business park for S$51.5m
The property will be developed into a freehold high-specification facility
HSBC Institutional Trust Services accomplishes disposal of Plot 1 Assets for $103.6m
This is in connection with the proposed redevelopment of 1 Science Park Drive.
Keppel Offshore & Marine inks global framework agreement with Ørsted
The agreement is focused on potential future offshore substation projects.
First phase of Tuas Port reclamation works completed
The completed Tuas Port Phase 1 has 21 berths.
F&B sector seeing more customers ordering takeaway
The sector scored 72.7/100 points in customer satisfaction in the Customer Satisfaction Index of Singapore.
SG MoM launches new primary healthcare system for migrant workers
The new system, set for implementation in 2022, will provide migrant workers with quality, affordable and accessible healthcare catered to their needs.
Medical suppliers stocks surge amidst 3.1% STI decline
Four medical suppliers saw an average 48% increase in stocks as markets reacted to the new variant.
2 Singapore Airlines passengers test positive for Omicron variant
Their pre-departure tests in South Africa on 26 November were negative.
IBF, MAS launch new skills maps for family office professionals
The new skills maps serve as a resource for training providers and financial institutions to design family office-related training.
Market update: STI down 1.46%
HongKongLand had the most growth for the day.
Manufacturing IPI hits 16.9% in October
It surpassed the Bloomberg consensus estimate of 14.5%.
Commentary
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