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From Labubu to Moo Deng: The role of microtrends in retail success

Success in leveraging microtrends relies on two key factors.

GKE’s net profit surges by over 130% in H2 2024

This was due to the growth of its warehousing and logistics segment.

HMI Medical and SBS Transit ink MoU to advance public health initiatives

Educational programmes will be implemented to enhance public health literacy.

Duty Free’s net profit soars to $12.6m in Q3 2024

Revenue also increased by 6.3% to $12.5m.

Q&M Dental secures medical device licenses in key SEA markets

The company will now be able to sell and distribute in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

NTUC, ST Engineering, SkillFuture SG ink deal to upskill workers in precision engineering

The partnership is expected to upskill 1,000 workers across 40 SMEs within the sector.

Monthly income of polytechnic graduates increases to $2,900 in 2024

More than eight in 10 graduates were employed within six months of graduation.

76% of Singapore firms disclose nature-related issues: study

But, only 14% have aligned with the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework.

MAS fines trader $350k for false trading and unauthorized activities

Gui manipulated the prices of shares on 554 occasions for HHL and 56 occasions for HGC, MAS, and Singapore Police Force noted.

NUS, UOB, Northern Trust launch blockchain token for green bonds

NUS’ strategy includes a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Trust to develop solutions in ESG finance.

ST Engineering secures contract for Walk-to-Work vessel by 2027

It will feature motion-compensated gangway and a 10-ton crane.

Family-sized home demand to spur non-landed segment growth in 2025

Rental growth is expected to range between 1% and 3% in 2025.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.26%; Top stock is Singtel

Singtel is the top stock with a 1.63% increase.