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Singapore advances digital trade agenda with new APEC centre

Fu highlighted the need to embrace technology and globalisation.

Singapore and Sweden deepen cooperation on regional power grid links

They also plan to deepen cooperation on nuclear technologies and safety.

Singapore’s unemployment rate at 2.0% in Q3 2025

44.1% of firms indicated plans to hire in the fourth quarter.

Denodo teams with ST Engineering to boost data-driven services

Denodo will focus on integrating data management and DSAI capabilities.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.2%; Top stock is Keppel

The Straits Times Index (STI) closed at 4,428.62, down 0.2%, on Friday, 31 October, at 5:21 p.m.

MAS appoints Phua Wee Ling as assistant managing director from 2026

Before MAS, Phua worked at Citibank Singapore and the Central Provident Fund Board.

Conserved shophouse at 8 North Canal Road listed for $16.8m sale

The property comprises three storeys plus an attic, with an estimated built-up area of 3,154 sq ft on 953 sq ft of land.

Fu Yu returns to profit with $2.4m Q3 gain

Shareholders’ equity stood at $131.9m, down from $136.2m at the end of 2024.

Singapore’s energy workforce set to expand by over 60% in next decade

EMA to partner with industry and schools to train workers for clean energy transition.

Broadway Industrial agrees to partial payment in precision tool company acquisitions

All parties have agreed to pay 60k of the deferred cash payment upon signing.

MOM appoints operators for two recreation centres

The ministry made the call for proposals in June.

Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand enter negotiations for green economy agreement

Areas of cooperation include sustainable aviation fuel and trade-related climate measures.

CapitaLand India Trust net income surges 10% to $172.1m in Q3

This was partially offset by an increase in total property expenses.

HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund

Neil Falconer has been appointed to lead the Singapore arm of HSBC Innovation Banking.