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NTUC urges gov’t, employers to provide new training support for employees
NTUC urges gov’t, employers to provide new training support for employees
Amongst the support which employers can provide is a training allowance, said NTUC.
MAS unveils list of too-big-to-fail insurers, imposes higher capital requirements
The four initial insurers are to face a 25% capital add-on, boosting higher and lower supervisory intervention levels, CET1 and Tier 1.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.21%; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is top stock
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding closed trading at 4.19% up.
Around 9 in 10 IT leaders aim integrate AI in business functions
AI is used in digital infrastructure management and sales, amongst others.
5 in 10 employers mull hiring temporary workers
Companies in the energy and utilities sector are most likely to do so.
MOE to implement more AI tools for detailed education
Beginning in December, two learning feedback assistants will be implemented into the SLS.
NTUC urges employers, government to provide more caregiving support to workers
Around 52% of the respondents had to take time off from work for caregiving.
Lendlease calls on industry players to address value chain carbon emissions
Value chain emissions account for 90% of Lendlease’s emissions.
LTA and NEA impose two-year extension for EV incentives
The electric vehicle (EV) early adoption incentive (EEAI) scheme was extended.
COE prices for Category A vehicles now at $105,000
The quota for Category A cars went up by $4,000.
Gov’t extends 4% interest rate for SMRA in 2024
It will help CPF members mitigate the uncertain economic conditions.
SGX regulatory body seeks public consultation on changes in trading rules
All comments from the public must be made on 11 October 2023.
Singtel launches cybersecurity training programme for SMEs
The company has tapped Drew & Napier and Blackpanda as partners for the programme.
Medical devices sector enhances competitiveness due to local and global collaborations
Singapore’s partners were attracted to the market’s preventive healthcare.
Authorities slap false trading charges against New Silkroutes former CEO, 3 others
Goh Jin Hian is also the son of former Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong.
World Federation of Exchanges taps SGX CEO to be its chairman
Boon Chye Loh will serve the federation as chair for two years.
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