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Temasek, Nanofilm enter $140m hydrogen venture agreement
Temasek, Nanofilm enter $140m hydrogen venture agreement
The two firms will establish Sydrogen to develop solutions using hydrogen.
Daily briefing: Parts of Asia reopens to international tourists; Some F&B chains return 2-person dine-in limit
And condos, private apartments in SG qualify for EV charger grant.
Market Update: STI down 1.28%
CapitaLand gains whilst CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust registers losses.
Chart of the day: Inflation expectations stay flat at 2.7%
Singaporeans expect prices for household durables & services to have picked up in the second quarter.
Great Eastern launches first green life insurance product in Singapore
The insurer will donate S$1,000 for every S$1m raised from GREAT Green SP proceeds.
Gov’t OKs wage increases, annual bonus for L&E technicians
Around 1,300 lift and escalator technicians will be covered by the Lift & Escalator Progressive Wage Model.
Singapore tops tech innovation hubs global ranking: KPMG survey
Six of the 10 leading technology innovation hub cities outside the Silicon Valley were from APAC.
Real estate investment volume grows by 44.5% in Q2
The residential market posted a strong performance whilst retail continues to struggle.
MSE suspends nightlife spots that shifted to F&B until end-July
They can only resume operations once they pass inspection and get approval from the Singapore Food Agency.
Check out Singapore brands best-loved emojis
And why brands use them.
Chart of the Day: SG Q1 GDP growth to climb 1.3% above pre-pandemic levels
The government's cautious approach in reopening boosted its growth.
SG consumer and retail sectors to fully recover after 2025: Fitch
Real household spending will continue to fall below pre-pandemic levels in the coming years.
FLCT issues S$150m sustainability notes
The seven-year notes will mature in 2028.
Recovery relies on border restrictions easing
Outlook for the tourism and food and beverage sectors do not look promising for the remainder of 2021.
Exports soared by 15.9% in June
Top export destinations were Taiwan, the EU, and Mainland China.
HR Briefing: Drawing the line between work-from-home and life-at-home
The work from home setup may be taking a toll on the mental health of workers in Singapore. It’s something HR leaders should keep a close eye on as the pandemic continues.
Legal Briefing: The Electronic Transaction Amendment Act: A step to the digital future?
Digitalisation continues to assimilate itself into every aspect of everyday life, as almost everything requires a “digital equivalent”.
Commentary
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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
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