News
UOB becomes direct participant of China’s cross-border interbank payment system
UOB becomes direct participant of China’s cross-border interbank payment system
UOB will provide one-stop cross border RMB clearing, settlement, and payments.
Tax Academy Singapore, ICAEW to advance expertise and innovation in taxation
The partnership aims to build a future-ready tax workforce.
SATS Subsidiary WFS prices US$100m notes due 2030
Part of SATS’ US$3b multicurrency debt issuance programme.
Enterprise Singapore, CapitaLand launch retail challenge for local brands
Winners get mall space and funding support.
CICT increases Euro Medium Term Note programme to US$7b
It increases the programme limit from US$3b to US$7b.
Singapore sees rising demand for technical roles
Hiring in other segments remains mixed.
Hoi Hup Realty gets greenlight for London site redevelopment
The site is a major office-led regeneration of a 1.4-acre island site comprising three buildings.
RTX, EDB signs 10-year strategic collaboration in Singapore
Core areas include manufacturing and talent, and skills development.
NTUC and partners set up job match for Jetstar Asia’s retrenched staff
There are over 1,400 job openings, including roles for pilots and cabin crew.
DBS partners with Austrade to help Australian companies expand into SEA
DBS will provide advisory services, financial planning, and risk management.
Property agent client satisfaction hits record high in 2024
Agents who interact directly with clients give a more favourable impression.
Singtel’s Optus settles $83.4m fine over improper sales practices
The inappropriate practices occurred between August 2019 and July 2023.
Prudential Singapore moves to Labrador Tower
It occupies a floor area of over 170,000 square feet.
Tiong Seng to sell Tuas South property for $10.5m
The disposal is expected to bring $10.2m in net cash proceeds.
Seatrium, Solvang partner on Carbon Capture Systems
The collaboration will support Solvang ASA in fleet decarbonisation.
COTD: SG LNG imports from conflict-laden strait reach 2.2 Mt YTD
The narrow strait is the sole passage connecting the Persian Gulf to the open ocean.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.25%; Top stock is Singtel
Singtel is the top stock with a 1.02% increase.
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