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Singapore updates methanol bunkering safety guidelines

This covers safe handling, transfer, and measurement of the fuel.

4 in 5 investors open to invest in Singapore stocks: survey

Returns are the top priority for investors, outweighing all other factors.

Keppel Infrastructure Fund acquires stake in Global Marine Group

The subsea cable company has six vessels for maintenance and installation services.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.32%; Top stock is Frasers L&C Tr

Frasers L&C Tr is the top stock with a 1.79% increase.

Hiring outlook improves in Q2 despite economic uncertainty

Net Employment Outlook for Q2 stands at +27%,  a 2-point QoQ increase.

Nestlé expands R&D in Singapore with focus on alternative proteins

The expansion focuses on alternative proteins, sustainable packaging, and digital transformation.

YouBiz, TikTok to boost financial efficiency for businesses

The collaboration aims to help e-commerce brands optimise advertising spending and reduce financial inefficiencies.

GB Building office floor, retail unit in CBD up for sale

The ground-floor unit is priced at $45m, reflecting $3,443 per square foot on strata area.

OCBC’s Iris Ng on championing SMEs and green financing

The banker worked on making capital loans more accessible to SMEs through embedded finance. 

StanChart’s Elayne Ho takes on new challenges each year to succeed

She cites the importance of surrounding herself with female role models.

Immigration key to growth, survival: SM Lee

He said that this would enable Singapore to thrive as a regional and international hub.

Lady bankers need work-life balance: UOB’s Choo Wan Sim

The flight stewardess turned bank digital head also highlighted the importance of mentors.

Majority of firms see sustainability potential of AI

However, high energy consumption remains a concern as this may limit adoption.

Grab inks 4 MOUs to explore autonomous vehicle tech

Group CEO Anthony Tan noted the rapid advancement of AV tech.

Digital wealth advisory Endowus introduces OTP verification

There’s also a Whatsapp OTP verification for customers logging in overseas.

Debt consolidation top reason why SG platform workers get loans

Their borrowing behavior shows that they lean on financing to bridge essentia lexpenses.