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Manufacturing sector cautious amidst market headwinds
Manufacturing sector cautious amidst market headwinds
The chemicals cluster is the most pessimistic.
Singapore launches electronic deferred payments to ease cheque phase-out
EDP and EDP+ will be available in seven banks’ digital banking platforms.
HSBC Singapore unveils health and wellness centre at The Star Vista
They are provided 24/7 concierge and emergency care coordination, amongst other services.
RSM Singapore sets up $4m local tertiary scholarship fund
The firm is also committing a total of $900,000 to the Community Chest over 3 years.
Over 100 employees affected in salary offenses across three companies
Of the approximately $432,000 owed to the 103 employees, only $73,000 was eventually paid.
Condo resale volume dips in June
An estimated 955 units were resold during the month.
Raffles Medical Group’s net profit rises 4.8% to $32.1m in H1
Revenue grew 3.5% YoY to $378.4m.
Union Gas modernises IT with Lenovo ThinkSystem servers
This ensures always-on operations to support LPG, CNG, diesel provisions.
Singapore Polytechnic forms strategic partnerships for workforce change
Manufacturing and accommodation are amongst the targeted sectors.
COTD: Bot surge, data centre traffic drive SG’s high fraud rate
The violation rate for APAC advertisers campaigns increased by 2% YoY.
Majority of Singapore IT leaders expect major AI boost
Benefits include product service innovation (85%).
Singlife warns of gap in care costs with ageing population
Long-term care costs have risen to an average of nearly S$3,000 per month.
Export-oriented industries to bear the brunt of rising trade tensions—report
Policymakers are concerned about sectoral tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
Industrial production to weaken in H2 amidst expected front-loading backlash
Industrial production was up 8% year-on-year in June.
New ESG guide for business valuation released
It expands ESG guidance using international valuation standards.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.28%; Top stock is City Development
City Development is the top stock with a 2.90% increase.
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