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Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.22%

Singtel led the gains after its stock grew 0.87%.

Novena Global Lifecare to set up US$150m Sino-Singapore healthcare fund

It will invest in medical services, biomedical projects, mature drugs and precision medicine companies.

Linde to invest US$1.4b in Jurong Island gasification complex

It will also integrate this project with an ExxonMobil plant.

Singaporeans most knowledgeable amongst Asian investors in sustainable investing

46% already have allocated 10-25% of their investments to SI.

SPH, NTUC Income and MetLife's LumenLab tap on blockchain to automate insurance claims

The pilot trial will launch in June and target 1,000 random policyholders.

Singtel launches digital self-registration for prepaid customers

Users can register new SIM cards and activate the mobile service within five minutes.

OCBC lags rivals in coverage for soured assets

Non-performing assets coverage was at 78% as at Q1 2019.

Circles.Life expands to Taiwan

Its base plan offers 18GB and an add-on option for unlimited data.

Retail startup Trax buys US rewards app Shopkick

The app lets shoppers earn rewards by browsing online offers and scanning product barcodes.

Chart of the Day: Online IT and BPO hiring surges 40% in March

The hiring spree came amidst news of a 5G rollout by 2020.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.3%

Singtel led the gains after its stock grew 0.29%.

CIMB Niaga and Liquid Group to launch cross-border QR payments between Singapore and Indonesia

Indonesian travellers will soon be able to use local payment apps at Changi airport.

StarHub moves termination of cable network to 30 September

It cited last-minute applications from customers that decided to migrate to fibre.

UOB and CapBridge to offer Asian firms access to private capital

CapBridge’s investment syndication platform will match UOB clients with anchor and accredited co-investors.