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Singapore named top global maritime centre for 12th straight year
Singapore named top global maritime centre for 12th straight year
This was attributed to its high container throughput, consistent transhipment activity, and position as a global bunkering hub.
Singapore dodges recession but faces H2 slowdown risk: analyst
Despite the strong Q2 numbers, Nomura expects growth to soften in the second half of the year.
8 in 10 turn to brand rewards for access to unique perks: report
81% of Singaporeans rely on brands for rewards and benefits to access unique or exclusive experiences.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.3%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbuilding SGD
YZJ Shipbuilding SGD is the top stock with a 1.75% increase.
OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor
Post-retirement, Wong will remain chairman of OCBC China and director of OCBC HK.
FedEx, QuikBot launch robot deliveries in Singapore
This marks FedEx’s first deployment of delivery robots in the country.
Surge in piracy, armed robbery in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore seen in H1
80 incidents were reported from January to June, four times higher compared to same period last year.
Singapore ad viewability lags as mobile habits, fraud persist
Attention metrics, user behavior, and ad fraud are key barriers to improving ad effectiveness.
Cordlife offers enhanced compensation package to affected customers after tank incident
Affected customers will now get free cord blood storage until their child turns 26.
Aster Chemicals in talks to buy Exxon Singapore gas stations
Deal value estimated at US$1b.
Prime US REIT secures 120,000 sq ft anchor lease at Waterfront At Washingtonian
The deal boosts the building’s occupancy to over 85%.
Singapore to launch business adaptation grant in October
It support companies in reconfiguring overseas operations.
Singapore and EFTA conclude talks on digital economy agreement
The agreement will allow the free flow of data across each other’s territories.
Grand Venture Technology’s shareholders to sell 64% stake
Dutch firm Aalberts Advanced Mechatronics is offering $0.94 per share.
GRC Limited unit secures $242.7m building contract
The construction period is 39 months and will start in the second half of 2025.
NHG Health, ST Engineering sign five-year deal to develop smart systems
The deal aims to further enhance patient care and optimise health service delivery.
Online ads in Singapore perform best on news sites and dating apps
News portals remain the most effective web-based platforms, according to the report.
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