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Singapore's quality of life is the world's 23rd best: report
Singapore's quality of life is the world's 23rd best: report
But employees can expect lower salaries and disposable incomes at US$2,900 and US$1,953.
Government to grant ICT contracts to businesses
Most of the tech initiatives will roll out in Q3.
New condo sales volume up 2.3% in Q1
The Core Central Region recorded the largest increase in volume at 82% QoQ.
Retail startup Trax looks to raise US$1.1b
The moves come as Trax is planning for an IPO in the next 18 to 24 months.
Two in three Singaporeans unsure of what an auditor does: poll
Only 31% could properly define the role and functions of an auditor.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.03%
Expect muted gains today.
Daily Briefing: Insurtech startup Singapore Life bags US$7.3m; NTU unveils $40m waste-to-energy research facility
And online marketplace for workspaces GorillaSpace secures undisclosed funding.
Chart of the Day: Singapore's life insurance take-up still far ahead of Malaysia
Penetration rate in the Lion City is around 250% compared to around 40% in Malaysia.
Total business receipts climbed 3.6% in Q1
Strong revenue growth in the information and communications services industry buoyed Q1 gains.
Banks brace for higher risk weighted assets
RWAs could increase by 25% by 2022 and 80% by 2027.
Ascendas-Singbridge, IMDA and ESG unveil co-innovation lab
It will support at least 30 projects within the next three years.
Singapore beats Shenzhen as second best office location for tech tenants
Tanjong Pagar and Raffles Place New Downtown are popular areas.
SembMarine completes world's largest semi-submersible crane vessel
It can lift 20,000 tonnes.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.29%
Don’t expect gains today.
Daily Briefing: Singapore intensifies efforts to enhance startup ecosystem; Mobile payments firm Fave completes two strategic acquistions
And healthcare provider Alliance Healthcare Group (AHG) Limited seeks $4.5m in its IPO.
Chart of the Day: Household electricity tariff to fall 4.7% in Q2
The staggered launch of the OEM is also bringing down electricity and gas prices.
Utico offers part cash redemption to Hyflux investors
Small investors of up to $3,000 could get 50% cash redemption.
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