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Wilmar’s net profit rose 23% YoY to US$750.9m in H1 2021
Wilmar’s net profit rose 23% YoY to US$750.9m in H1 2021
This is on the back of higher profit from Feed and Industrial Products and Plantation & Sugar Milling.
Singapore exchange-traded funds exceed $10b
The recorded value is double the amount over a two year period.
ST Engineering net profit up 15% to $296.1m
The company secured $3.37b worth of new contracts for the first half of 2021.
Oracle NetSuite hosts premiere webinar on accelerating next level business growth
Oracle executives will discuss how to best upgrade your accounting software to catch the next wave of digital transformation.
Daily briefing: Public warned vs. 'pump and dump' scheme; MoH to provide 170,000 Sinovac doses to private healthcare institutions
And 7 maritime firms face sanction for breach of safety measures.
Market Update: STI Down 0.88%
Capitaland leads with the most growth today.
HSBC Singapore unveils enhanced int'l benefits for premier customers
Customers’ immediate family can enjoy a suite of benefits with no minimum balance required.
Gov’t upgrades trade forecast following 27.3% expansion in Q2
Both non-domestic exports and re-exports saw double-digit growth in the second quarter.
The search is on for the leading exporters in the Asian Export Awards 2021
Nominations will close on 29 October 2021.
Social ad spends in SG grew 106% YoY in Q2: Emplifi
Globally, social ad spends also rose 50% YoY.
More than 5,000 condos rented in July
Most of the rented condos for the month were located Outside Central Region.
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.
Commentary
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?