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President Tharman to co-chair World Bank’ high-level advisory council on jobs 

He will lead the council alongside former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. 

New gov’t unit to resolve severe neighbour disputes

It will initially operate for one year in selected HDB estates.

Sembcorp suspends operations at Myanmar Power Plant due to civil unrest

This follows the escalating civil unrest in the region.

HRnetGroup profit falls 22.8% in H1 2024

The group's revenue also decreased by 2.1% on a constant currency basis.

UMS H1 net profit drops 35% to $19.5m

The decline was due to lower sales.

CCCS greenlights Esteel’s partial stake acquisition in HG Metal

The competition watchdog sought public feedback from 13 June until 26 June.

Small firms lag in sustainability governance despite reporting improvements

Only 67% of smaller firms have a designated sustainability board member or committee.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.8%; Top stock is DFIRG USD

DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 5.68% increase.

Ascott revamps The Unlimited Collection portfolio with new cultural offerings

The Unlimited Collection currently has 11 properties across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

OCBC, UOB to benefit from US-driven supply chain relocation to ASEAN

Multinationals are likely to hasten their ASEAN expansion.

Singapore banks’ loan growth, fee income steady in Q2

But treasury customer income is lower after their record highs in Q1.

CNMC Goldmine's H1 net profit hits eight-year high with US$4.4m

The increase was due to a rise in gold output in its flagship mine in Malaysia.