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NODX growth seen steady in 2025 despite slow January start
NODX growth seen steady in 2025 despite slow January start
In January 2025, NODX fell by 2.1% YoY.
Why a third of Singaporean SMEs don’t use cyber insurance
Amongst those without coverage, half considered purchasing a policy.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.49%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 2.20% increase.
Retail vacancy rate falls to 10-year low with strong demand in 2024
Demand may rise with tourist arrivals in 2025 but could be offset by outbound travel.
BUDGET 2025: Tech industry flags practical challenges of digital adoption
There is a need to close the digital skills gap amongst SMEs.
DBS names new group heads of corporate & SME arm, operations
Chen Ze Ling and Welson Jamin will take over the roles, respectively.
BUDGET 2025: $1B investment for hawker centres over next 30 years
Hawker vendors to receive one-time $600 rental support.
BUDGET 2025: SG60 vouchers to be given to all Singaporeans aged 21 and above
Disbursement will start in July.
BUDGET 2025: Corporate income tax rebate unveiled; National Productivity Fund boosted $3b
The government is also enhancing the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme.
BUDGET 2025: Gov’t announces 5-year Matched MediSave Scheme for lower-income seniors
It will provide a dollar-for-dollar government grant of up to $1,000 per year.
BUDGET 2025: New scheme offers up to $16,000 for third child and beyond
The CDA First Step Grant will be increased to $10,000.
BUDGET 2025: Singapore commits to explore nuclear energy viability
Authorities will reorganize to provide greater emphasis to this work, said Wong.
BUDGET 2025: Gov’t revamping SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit model, grants
Instead of a reimbursement basis, the credit will be more like a digital wallet in the future.
BUDGET 2025: Singapore unveil tax incentives to boost SGX appeal
Tax incentives will be given out to local companies and fund managers who list in the SGX.
BUDGET 2025: $100 additional Climate Vouchers for all households
It will also be extended to all Singaporean households living in private properties.
BUDGET 2025: $5b boost to Coastal and Flood Protection Fund
One-third of the city state at risk of coastal flooding.
BUDGET 2025: S$800 CDC vouchers for households
Families with children aged 12 and younger will get $500 in LifeSG Credit for each child.
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