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COTD: 58% of SG employees choose to use AI on their own
COTD: 58% of SG employees choose to use AI on their own
A growing number of employees in Singapore are taking the lead in using AI tools at work, with 58% saying they chose to adopt the technology on their own, according to a report by Public First.
169 million dollar HDB flats sold in July
This represents 6.6% of the total resale volume in the month.
Singapore to raise building height limits near airports
The actual allowable building height and development intensity are being reviewed.
Dasin Retail Trust subsidiary warned of legal action over unauthorised loan repayment
The offshore facility agent flagged breaches of financing terms in letter to ZYCPM.
Senja Close and Woodlands Drive sites generate high interest
Analysts express high confidence in robust EC market.
Retail sales see modest 2.3% growth in June
Sales growth driven by a strong YoY sales increase in motor vehicles.
CDL takes top bids for Senja Close and Woodlands Drive 17
The two land parcels are for the development of Executive Housing Condominiums.
CEO tenure in Singapore longer than global average
The global average is 6.8 years.
Vin’s Holdings forecasts net loss in H1
The group also expects an increase in administrative expenses.
Prepayment losses in beauty sector surge 464% in H1
This comes despite an overall 19% drop in consumer complaints.
F&N Foods reports profit dips amidst lower milk sales
Dairies business generated most of the earnings for the nine months ended 30 June.
Aztech unit sells China property for $7.31m
Upon completion of the Sale, Aztech will report a net gain of $3.9m.Aztech Global’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Aztech Communication Device (DG), has sold its property in Dongguan, China for $7.31m (RMB 41m) to an independent third party.
PLife REIT NPI up 8% in H1
Gross revenue also rose 8.1% to $78.3m.
SATS opens new BUP Handling Centre at Changi Airport to speed up airfreight
The centre spans half a soccer field.
MPACT prices $200m green notes at 2.45% per annum
Proceeds will be used to finance or refinance MPACT green projects.
SingFinance’s net profit jumps 35% YoY in H1
Earnings per share stood at $0.1835.
ST Engineering wins two LTA contracts for Thomson-East Coast Line Extension
Both contracts begin in Q3 2025.
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