News
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.
Manufacturing sentiment improves as electronics, aerospace boost outlook
The electronics cluster is the most optimistic.
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.
V2Y Corporation secures $20m loan to bolster capital, explore new business
The group also plans to change its corporate name.
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.
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