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SCH named WHO Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing
SCH named WHO Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing
It will focus on capacity building, collaboration, and research.
Average employment rate for PWDs increases to 32.7%
PwDs also reported higher overall Quality of Life scores in 2024.
bolttech partners with Thai postal service giant for motor insurance coverage
Customers can access the policies by scanning a QR code on receipts from post office transactions.
Health Department OKs LITFULO for severe alopecia
In Singapore, the local incidence of alopecia areata is 3.8%.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding hits $19.22b net order book in YTD 2024
It comprises 119 contracts.
CapitaLand Investment announces board changes
The changes will take effect on 1 January 2025.
Work-life balance drives Gen Z career decisions in Singapore
Gen Z is sticking to hybrid work.
DBS, IMDA future-proof SMEs with Spark GenAI
The bank plans to engage 50,000 businesses over the next two years.
Sembcorp unit inks new power purchase deal with Equinix
This marks the second deal signed by the two companies this year.
COTD: 8 in 10 employers plan salary hikes of 3% or more in 2025
Majority plan to increase salaries by 3%-5%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.32%; Top stock is Genting Sing
Genting Sing is the top stock with a 1.96% increase.
Singapore’s property tax changes to ease costs for most homeowners in 2025
90% of owner-occupied private properties will benefit from reduced tax bills.
Energy sector to lead 2025 bonuses with firms pledging one month or more
It is followed by the transport, logistics, and automotive sector (98%) and the communication services sector (94%).
Tariff risks to weigh on Singapore’s growth in 2025
However, strong domestic data may prompt the MAS to maintain its current policy stance.
Gov’t unveils new safety measures for handling higher-risk machinery, combustible dust
14% of fatal and major injuries, with 60% of these cases in the Manufacturing sector.
Rail system installation for Johor Bahru – Singapore link to begin by end-2024
The LTO said 80% of civil structure works in Singapore are completed.
HIV self-test kits to be available in select retail pharmacies by end Janaury
This is part of the health ministry’s effort to boost self-testing.
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