News
Participation in work-related learning jumped to 48% in 2018
Participation in work-related learning jumped to 48% in 2018
Over 11,000 already joined the government’s SkillsFuture Series.
Google starts building third data centre in Jurong West
It invested around US$350m in the new facility.
IMF to gauge resilience of Singapore's financial sector
It will delve into macroeconomic scenarios and MAS' fintech and cybersecurity measures.
Far East Hospitality could speed up recovery through acquisitions
Its purchase of Oasia Downtown fueled its NPI growth of 11.2% to $25.74m in Q2.
REITs and business trusts pump up disclosure practices
CapitaLand and Keppel DC REIT led the initiatives in transparency practices.
Crowd-sourcing platform FundedHere launches matching platform for startups and private firms
FundedX will allow legacy shareholders to monetize their returns.
Laboratory to develop digital urban solutions rolled out
Surbana Jurong, NTU and NRF set up the SJ-NTU Corporate Lab.
Great Eastern's net profit jumps 21% to $390.5m in H1
The operating value from its insurance business rose 12% YoY to $312.3m.
Daily Briefing: Singapore's tainted bunkers bolster inquiries for UAE's marine fuel; Hong Kong billionaire's firm eyeing to dual list in SGX
And Grab says fake-booking claims from Philippine rival ‘malicious'.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.38%
Investors are urged to take caution today.
Chart of the Day: Here's why retrenchments rose in Q2
Some firms have on-going restructuring and reorganisation.
Ascendas India Trust to buy 2 buildings in Indian tech hub
The total price is expected to hit $277.5m.
Business optimism index in services sector inches up to 9%
But the real estate industry expects business to deteriorate amidst property curbs.
Far East Hospitality Trust Q2 NPI up 11.2% to $25.74m
The hotel segment offset the weaker serviced residences arm.
HDT Singapore Taxi secures operator licence from LTA
They will operate at least 800 e-taxis in 4 years.
Bank lending up 5.9% to $673b in June
Corporate lending drove the monthly loan growth.
UOB rolls out fully automated car loan application process
This cuts processing time from three days to 15 minutes.
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