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Platform Workers Act to drive industry costs higher by $493m a year
Platform Workers Act to drive industry costs higher by $493m a year
Workplace injury compensation insurance could add up to $42.88m annually.
SMF, JP’s Mitsui O.S.K Lines ink MoU on maritime scholarship programme
MOL aims to offer two MaritimeONE Scholarships per year.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.43%; Top stock is CapitaLandInvest
CapitaLandInvest is the top stock with a 2.24% increase.
Singapore firms lead ASEAN in sustainability initiative growth
26% of ASEAN organisations increased their sustainability efforts in 2024 than last year.
Specialised roles see strong growth in Singapore job postings: Indeed
Sales and marketing managers posted a 127% growth, whilst AI engineers rose 83%.
Equinix, NUS partner to advance data centre sustainability
Equinix will invest $5.36m (US$4m) for a data facility.
Zebra Technologies, Singapore Manufacturing Federation sign deal to enhance SME growth
The partnership will include training programmes and knowledge sharing.
Singapore’s NBFI assets rise 4% in 2024
The increase was driven by expansion of insurers and investment funds.
Singapore and Saudi Arabia sign MoU on health cooperation
It outlines areas such as education and training, primary healthcare, and promotion policies.
SingHealth names new CEO for Eastern General Hospital
Gan Wee Hoe’s appointment will be concurrent with his position as SCH’s CEO.
ISCA, Kaplan partner to grow accountancy profession in Singapore
They will be launching a 15-month programme for students, covering the learning outcomes of SCAQ foundation programme.
SG insurers see growth in new business premiums and asset holdings
However, higher interest rates could constrain new business growth and increase policy redemptions.
MAS says households must exercise financial prudence amidst uncertainties
Household risks remain contained with strong buffers, but resilience is crucial amidst geopolitical uncertainties.
Business sentiment among Singapore property players improves in Q3 on rate declines
The current sentiment index rose to 5.9 from 4.8 in Q2.
Business receipts in service industries rise 12.7% YoY in Q3 2024
Information and Communications led business receipts growth.
ZICO Capital exits role as SinoCloud sponsor over commercial reasons
Its last day as SinoCloud’s sponsor will be on 25 February 2025.
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