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HK-listed ESR Group receives privatisation offer at $13 per share

Shareholders can choose to receive a cash consideration.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.4%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg SGD

YZJ Shipbldg SGD is the top stock with a 2.79% increase.

Singapore faces highest rise in AI-related incidents across Southeast Asia

Respondents cited security vulnerabilities (96%) and privacy breaches (94%) as major risks.

Cooling measures and BTO launches dampen November HDB resale market activity

Resale volume dropped 9.6% in November to 1,951 units, the first dip below 2,000 in over a year.

Singapore’s STI projected to hit 3,950 by 2025 on strong bank performance: DBS

Due to bank-heavyweight stocks, supported by slower Fed rate cuts and stable bank earnings.

MAS extends economics and finance program with NUS to 2029

The program will now include rising academic stars and industry practitioners.

IMDA expands job opportunities in media with updated skills framework

It will also launch apprenticeship programs in collaboration with seven media companies.

Medtecs International asks Resilient Medical to pay $30.65m outstanding balance

They are given only 21 days to pay their outstanding balance.

Singapore sees growing cybersecurity risks due to employee behaviour

Singapore employees have been found to engage in habits that compromise company data and security.

Singapore recorded over 500,000 cyber threats in H1 2024

It is the lowest number recorded in the region.

Heeton Capital taps Astra Horizon, NineCo to buy UK aparthotel

The group aims to expand its investment portfolio and build revenue streams.

A*STAR SIFBI, Monell Chemical Senses Center partner for 5-year sensory science research

They aim to develop sensory testing protocols specific to Asians by integrating traditional Eastern culinary practices.

SG’s clean energy initiative receives $67.3m investment from AUS

The initiative aims to support clean energy transition across Southeast Asia.