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#WhatsHappening: Key trends in Twitter among Singaporean consumers
#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.
Semiconductors face increased demand for the next 10 years
This is due to the higher number of applications that manufacturers can say.
HR Briefing: How firms can brace for the hybrid work
Around 61% of workers still prefer to stay at home whilst governments roll out their respective vaccine programs.
The 5 research pillars of Singapore’s microelectronics initiative
These pillars need to be supported as a collective effort, said EDB senior vice president for semiconductors Terrence Gan.
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