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Singapore is 17th most expensive location to send expat workers

The expatriate pay package for mid-level workers costs around US$225,171 annually. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.