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GB Building office floor, retail unit in CBD up for sale

GB Building office floor, retail unit in CBD up for sale

The ground-floor unit is priced at $45m, reflecting $3,443 per square foot on strata area.

YouBiz, TikTok to boost financial efficiency for businesses

The collaboration aims to help e-commerce brands optimise advertising spending and reduce financial inefficiencies.

Nestlé expands R&D in Singapore with focus on alternative proteins

The expansion focuses on alternative proteins, sustainable packaging, and digital transformation.

Hiring outlook improves in Q2 despite economic uncertainty

Net Employment Outlook for Q2 stands at +27%,  a 2-point QoQ increase.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.32%; Top stock is Frasers L&C Tr

Frasers L&C Tr is the top stock with a 1.79% increase.

OCBC’s Iris Ng on championing SMEs and green financing

The banker worked on making capital loans more accessible to SMEs through embedded finance. 

StanChart’s Elayne Ho takes on new challenges each year to succeed

She cites the importance of surrounding herself with female role models.

Immigration key to growth, survival: SM Lee

He said that this would enable Singapore to thrive as a regional and international hub.

Lady bankers need work-life balance: UOB’s Choo Wan Sim

The flight stewardess turned bank digital head also highlighted the importance of mentors.

Majority of firms see sustainability potential of AI

However, high energy consumption remains a concern as this may limit adoption.

Grab inks 4 MOUs to explore autonomous vehicle tech

Group CEO Anthony Tan noted the rapid advancement of AV tech.

Digital wealth advisory Endowus introduces OTP verification

There’s also a Whatsapp OTP verification for customers logging in overseas.

Debt consolidation top reason why SG platform workers get loans

Their borrowing behavior shows that they lean on financing to bridge essentia lexpenses.

Annica Holdings to purchase waste tyre plant in Malaysia

The total consideration for the acquisition is $2.7m.

Hongkong Land widens loss by 138% in FY2024

It was due to non-cash provisions from the Chinese mainland build-to-sell business.

Singapore eyes 32 polyclinics by 2030

Five new facilities are scheduled for completion by 2027.