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Singapore sees 11-point rise in share of thriving workers
Singapore sees 11-point rise in share of thriving workers
Despite the improvement, Singapore still trails key Asia Pacific peers such as China (40%), the Philippines (30%), and Indonesia (27%).
Nasdaq and QCP partner to bring blockchain to Calypso platform
Under the partnership, QCP will deploy Nasdaq Calypso in Singapore to offer over-the-counter spot and derivative products.
FTSE ST Mid Cap Index dips 1.5% despite standout stock gains
The FTSE ST Mid Cap Index slipped 1.5% in total return for 1H25, underperforming the FTSE Asia Pacific Mid Cap Index, which rose 4.6%.
COTD: More than 20% of executives cite cybersecurity as greatest threat
However, executives are feeling more confident in their ability to counter them.
Singapore's manufacturing output up 3.9% YoY in May
Transport engineering posted the highest growth at 25.6% YoY.
Chizu Café operator Daruma Capital eyes Singapore IPO
Daruma Capital is partnering with MCI Capital as its financial advisor for the IPO.
SIA CEO annual pay drops to $7m despite record profit
The carrier posted a net profit of $2.8b in FY2024/25.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.32%; Top stock is DFI Retail Group Holdings
DFI Retail Group Holdings is the top stock with a 2.61% increase.
Income Insurance defends failed Allianz deal as capital boost
Chariman Ong also announced his decision to step down after seven years.
Court of Appeal rejects Three Arrows founders' bid to set aside disclosure orders
The court also overturned a lower court decision permitting liquidators to examine one founder.
MAS, ABS set up SPaN to oversee national payment schemes
It is expected to be fully operational by end-2026.
Keppel, AIIB to mobilise $1.9b for sustainable infrastructure in Asia Pacific
The agreement is effective until December 2030.
Grab to pause planned changes to driver incentive scheme
Move comes after discussions with NPHVA.
Granite Asia joins Jelawang Capital's EMP, RMI initiative
Granite Asia is a multi-stage investor focused on transformative opportunities.
SC Ventures to merge unit with smart action platform FourTwoThree
The platform will allow SMEs to evaluate their carbon emissions.
AHT considers suspending distributions amidst strategy review
The stapled group faces ‘various challenges’ in funding significant capital expenditures.
Singapore partners with Kenya and UK for carbon market
The coalition will expand in the following months.
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