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Singapore economy projected to increase by up to 7%

Singapore economy projected to increase by up to 7%

This is an upgrade from the previous 4% to 6% predicted by the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

CapitaLand, AEM receive highest net institutional inflows in Q3 to date

CapitaLand received $94.8 net institutional inflows in the third quarter to-date.

SG ageing population to increase demand for additional health facilities, non-building sector

The healthcare spending of Singapore is seen to reach US$26.3b in 2025, according to Fitch Solutions.

Singapore sees increasing need for add'l health, elderly facilities

The healthcare spending of Singapore is seen to reach US$26.3b in 2025, according to Fitch Solutions.

Singapore climbs to 7th place in UNAIDS’ COVID-19 Innovation rankings

The city-state ranked first in the Asia Pacific region when it comes to innovative responses to the pandemic.

Daily Briefing: SG studies UN climate change findings; 70% of Singaporeans are full vaccinated

And Singaporeans return to restaurants as the dine-in limit is lifted.

Market Update: STI up 0.9%

DBS and Singtel both gained 2.19%.

SIA, Scoot get 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety rating

Skytrax evaluated over 190 of the airlines’ safety and hygiene protocols during its audit.

SPTel platform digitalises urban farms for improved processes, crop yield

The platform by the joint venture between ST Engineering and SP Group was first deployed at AbyFarm. 

LREIT income rose 33.5% YoY to S$27.6m in H1

Its gross revenue also rose 8.5% YoY to S$37m.

Temasek to offer 50-year SGD Temasek bond

The T2071-SGD Temasek Bond will be issued by wholly-owned subsidiary Temasek Financial (I) Limited.

Condo resale volumes rebound by 68.2% in July

An estimated 1,817 units were resold in July, higher than the 5-year average for the month.

Fully vaccinated individuals allowed to attend larger events: Lawrence Wong

Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong details how Singapore plans to ease its restrictions in the coming days.

Daily briefing: Southeast Asia tech startups value may reach $1t by 2025; DBS chair leads National Day Award list

And the Building and Construction Authority said COVID-19 antigen rapid tests will be mandatory.

Bently Nevada to spearhead APAC operations with RMC in Singapore

The remote monitoring centre will be the first in the Asia-Pacific and eighth worldwide.

Entry approvals for fully vaccinated work pass holders to resume

More foreign workers can enter Singapore in the coming days as long as they are fully vaccinated.

F&B, high-risk mask-off workers given until October to be fully vaccinated

Workers who are not fully vaccinated by the deadline have to undergo antigen rapid tests twice a week.