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Transurban posts profit of $3,272 for FY21
Transurban posts profit of $3,272 for FY21
The company also noted a daily traffic decrease of 0.4%.
Middle-aged workers less confident in finding new jobs, dev't opportunities: ADP
Only 49% of middle-aged workers are confident about finding a new job.
Singapore's retail sales rise 25.8% in June
This is attributed to the low base in June 2020 when physical stores were closed.
Daily briefing: SG eases restrictions for travelers from Taiwan; OrangeTee Group suffer from data security breach
And Marina Bay Sands casino reopens after 2-week closure.
Market Update: STI Down 0.05%
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding and Jardine Matheson Holdings lead with the most growth today.
Singapore banks push ahead to post-pandemic era
Significant loan book exposure in China is helping them recover faster than their regional peers.
Strata office sales breaks 6 year record at $691.5m
The most expensive strata office was in Samsung Hub, which sold for $53.1m.
How can malls, retailers improve waste management?
Lendlease and WWF-Singapore recommend using technology and encouraging wider participation of customers and tenants.
Sembcorp net profit at $46m in first half
Net profit before exceptional items went up at a nice 69% at $252m.
Yangzijiang’s net profit jumps 39% YoY to RMB1.64b in H1 2021
This is despite a 20% decline in revenues in H1 2021.
StarHub net profit up 62.6% to $37m for Q2
The company recorded continued growth in all of its business divisions.
SingPost EBIT slips by 2% to $21m
Its international post and parcel business continue to be affected by disruptions caused by COVID-19.
F&B sales slump to 7.3% for month of June
This follows May’s 46.4% growth in sales.
OCBC issues A$500m senior floating green notes at 0.26% rate
The notes will be issued in its Sydney, Australia branch.
Fintech startup STACS joins Mastercard’s startup engagement programme
STACS is amongst seven startups globally that were admitted into the programme.
MPA, SMI co-fund 3 consortiums for harbour craft electrification
This will support Singapore’s plans of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the maritime transport sector.
Hong Leong Finance net attributable profit up 22.4% to $44.7m
The company ranks 665th in the Top 1000 World Banks 2021.
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