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Market Update: STI down 0.92%
Market Update: STI down 0.92%
The Straits Time Index closed at 3.080.73, or down 0.92%, on the last Friday of August.
Business should balance business, technology priorities to ensure security: Fortinet
Only 34% of organisations have a “robust” approach to cybersecurity.
Gov’t rolls out digital plan to help construction, maintenance industries
More than 500 businesses and 30,000 employees can expect benefits from this programme.
#WhatsHappening: Key trends in Twitter among Singaporean consumers
Their conversations revolve around food, home and self-care.
Singapore is 17th most expensive location to send expat workers
The expatriate pay package for mid-level workers costs around US$225,171 annually.
Daily briefing: Foreign minister says finding COVID origins needs ‘transparency’; NTUC wants support for unemployed
And CAAS reported 240 air travel passes to those coming from Hong Kong and Macao.
Market Update: STI up 0.07%
DairyFarm, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, and DBS were seen with the most growth today.
Manufacturing output slows to 16.3% in July
This is the second month in the row when manufacturing grew at a slower pace.
Krisflyer to launch chartered cruise experience for members
The cruise will take place from 17 to 19 November.
Utility stocks average 24% total returns for 2021 YTD
Five companies make up the returns.
Razer net profit up $42.37m for H1 2021
The value is an increase compared to last year’s net loss of $24m (US$17.7).
Temasek Foundation, CHI to provide up to S$1.2m project fund for Healthcare Innomatch Winners
The three winning start-ups and SMEs presented innovative healthcare solutions.
Frasers Hospitality revamps staycation deals for approaching school holidays
Prices range from $170 to $200 per night.
Chart of the Day: Singapore has the lowest mobile threats detected, blocked by Kaspersky
A total of 13,227 threats were foiled in Singapore for 2020 and the first half of 2021.
1 in 2 Singaporeans plan to buy a new home in the next 2 years
And 1 in 3 millennials have their eyes on luxury property.
Daily briefing: Auto industry is hardest hit by pandemic: survey; SG logs $265m loss in scams
And tourism sector shows signs of recovery.
Market Update: STI Up 0.19%
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, ThaiBev and SIA were seen with the most growth today.
Commentary
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