News
Australia, Singapore fund $20m maritime emissions research
The projects are expected to be completed within two years.
Hybrid work cuts sick days by 36%: study
Workers facing mental health challenges report taking an additional 17.7 sick days per year.
Singapore sees world's highest third-party breach incidents
This highlights a growing vulnerability in the digital supply chain.
New Singapore Standard for aerospace 3D printing launched
The standard provides a comprehensive framework for Filament Layer Manufacturing (FLM).
Industrial production falls below February forecasts on weak electronics output
Industrial production (IP) contracted 1.3% YoY and 7.5% MoM (seasonally adjusted) in February 2025.
Singapore signs MOUs to advance geospatial tech
It also launched its first Maritime Digital Twin.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.34%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 1.91% increase.
Singapore job market shifts with rise in R&D opportunities
Jobs in the labour sector experienced sharp declines.
Specialist Risk Group launches Asia operations with Singapore office
The company plans to apply its UK and Ireland business model to the region.
Prudential Singapore launches Wealth Suite for high net worth clients
From 2023 to 2024, the insurer saw a 16% rise in its HNW customer base.
SIF, VSFA inked MOU to cooperate on climate adoption and dev’t needs
It is expected to strengthen knowledge exchange and dialogue between SG and Vietnam.
Q1 prime office rents rise 1.4% YoY as firms renew and upgrade spaces
Rents held steady at $11.36 psf per month.
Chocolate Finance to continue 3-6 day withdrawal time frame
It has not disclosed when it plans to return the instant liquidity feature.
GXS Savings Account’s maximum balance raised to S$95K
Interest rate is 2.38% for the Savings Pocket product.
OCBC CEO Helen Wong’s remuneration up 5.7% to S$12.8m in 2024
Her base salary is lower but her bonus is higher.
Trust Bank introduces money lock feature with digital unlocking capabilities
They need their app and card to unlock their money.
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