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DBS, MPA complete live bunker delivery financing pilot with digital bunker delivery note
DBS, MPA complete live bunker delivery financing pilot with digital bunker delivery note
This successful pilot is a first for Singapore, and demonstrates the viability of digitalised bunker financing.
OUELH Yangon hospital temporarily closes emergency dep’t as COVID-19 cases surge
This is due to the lack of adequate manpower, oxygen and medical supplies.
OUELH Yangon hospital temporarily closes emergency dep’t as COVID cases surge
This is due to the lack of adequate manpower, oxygen, and medical supplies.
Sheng Siong sets up 4th store in China
This brings its store count 67 across Singapore and China.
SG property investment sales recover to pre-COVID levels: Colliers
Investment sales surged to 86.3% in the second quarter despite tightened restrictions.
MAS, SFA open applications for 2021 FinTech Awards
The deadline for submissions is on 31 August.
Temasek continues investments in carbon-emitters amidst green goals
The state investor says these investments are meant to help these firms shift to a different path.
Daily briefing: Early stage of another COVID wave underway: WHO; COVID-19 is 'Achilles’ heel' of Southeast Asia: Analyst
And SG suspends dining-in as cases arise.
Market Update: STI up 0.29%
The Straits Times Index closed 0.29% higher to 3,120.28 on 21 July, Wednesday.
7 out of 10 executives plan to adopt hybrid work setup: KellyOCG
However, they should focus on providing support to their employees in this work arrangement as well as prioritise the use of technology.
Office rents to improve by H2: Knight Frank
Prime grade office rents continued their decline in the second quarter.
Zensung, ERGO, Munich Re to launch ‘GO GREEN’ insurance policy
It will be delivered through the “Parrot” mobile application and policyholders can monitor their trips and CO2 emissions.
You only get one shot: 60% of Singaporeans drop bad apps after first use
Three in five Singaporeans say brands are responsible for their bad app services regardless of the issue.
Ascott reaches over 40% YoY unit growth
The wholly-owned subsidiary of CapitaLand secured more than 8,300 units across more than 30 properties from January to July 2021.
Sembcorp launches solar-powered EV charging hub
The hub will be opened for public use by 2022.
IT leaders make the best CEO candidates: survey
More than 70% of Singaporean firms believe IT leaders are better equipped to assume CEO roles compared to other department heads.
Mapletree Logistics Trust net property income climbs 21.3%
Its portfolio occupancy improved to 97.8% as of end-June.
Commentary
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Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
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Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
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