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Singapore-ASEAN trade stands at $295.6b in 2023
Singapore-ASEAN trade stands at $295.6b in 2023
The direct investment abroad from Singapore to ASEAN also reached $226.1b.
Amazon Web Services invests $12b in Singapore's cloud infrastructure
Since 2010, AWS has invested over $11b in Singapore.
Swan & Maclaren Group bags US28m tender for Six Flags Qiddiya lighting
Six Flags Qiddiya is projected to become the world's biggest theme park.
Singapore rises to 4th amongst world's wealthiest cities
It is home to 244,800 resident millionaires.
IRAS to reclaim $60m from '99-to-1' ABSD loophole exploiters
As of April, IRAS has audited 187 cases related to the scheme, uncovering 166 engaged in tax avoidance practices.
Scoot unveils new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft
It marked its inaugural flight on 7 May.
IMAS boosts green investments through sustainable finance courses
The programmes are available via the iLearn platform.
Manulife Singapore upgrades income-generating product
About 9 in 10 S’poreans said they want to earn without working.
Citi names Damien Tan as head of corporate bank for Singapore
Tan was previously head of local corporates for Citi Singapore.
Cordlife clients receive refund offer for storage incident
The private blood bank has offered affected clients with free storage.
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta sells S$2.69m bank shares
He still holds over 2.715 million shares in DBS.
Far East Orchard posts 54.8% net profit surge in 1Q24
Company credits stable hospitality segment for performance boost.
AIMS APAC REIT 1Q24 DPU falls despite income rise
DPU for the period declined by 5.9%.
Manulife US REIT’s occupancy drops to 78.7% in 1Q24
The REIT attributed the drop to TCW's lease expiry.
Keong Hong Holdings warns of impending losses
Higher construction costs impacted the company's bottom line.
UOB’s core net profit down 1% to S$1.6b in Q1 as interest income dips
Trading and investment income hit a record high, however.
ISCA and CBD commit to enhance board diversity and governance
Training programmes will be held for company directors.
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