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Work-life balance drives Gen Z career decisions in Singapore
Gen Z is sticking to hybrid work.
DBS, IMDA future-proof SMEs with Spark GenAI
The bank plans to engage 50,000 businesses over the next two years.
Sembcorp unit inks new power purchase deal with Equinix
This marks the second deal signed by the two companies this year.
COTD: 8 in 10 employers plan salary hikes of 3% or more in 2025
Majority plan to increase salaries by 3%-5%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.32%; Top stock is Genting Sing
Genting Sing is the top stock with a 1.96% increase.
Singapore’s property tax changes to ease costs for most homeowners in 2025
90% of owner-occupied private properties will benefit from reduced tax bills.
Energy sector to lead 2025 bonuses with firms pledging one month or more
It is followed by the transport, logistics, and automotive sector (98%) and the communication services sector (94%).
Tariff risks to weigh on Singapore’s growth in 2025
However, strong domestic data may prompt the MAS to maintain its current policy stance.
Gov’t unveils new safety measures for handling higher-risk machinery, combustible dust
14% of fatal and major injuries, with 60% of these cases in the Manufacturing sector.
Rail system installation for Johor Bahru – Singapore link to begin by end-2024
The LTO said 80% of civil structure works in Singapore are completed.
HIV self-test kits to be available in select retail pharmacies by end Janaury
This is part of the health ministry’s effort to boost self-testing.
Singapore ICT market to grow to $190.3b by 2028
The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.3%.
JPMorgan Chase Bank fined $2.4m for oversight lapses in bond transactions
The bank had already paid the civil penalty.
Cosco Shipping unit to develop 2nd phase of Jurong Island Logistics Hub
The subsidiary will develop it at Tembusu Crescent.
Kingsmen Creatives associate achieves full ownership of Kingsmen E&E
The associate acquired an additional 10% stake in E&E for $395,000.
Jumbo Group net profit hit by 8.8% YoY rise in expenses
Net profit declined to $13.7m in FY2024.
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