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Atome rises as the most popular BNPL option in SG
Atome rises as the most popular BNPL option in SG
In Asia, the platform ranked second most popular behind Klarna.
SG and Qatar ink 5 MOUs for water-related research and business digitalisation
The MOUs also include cooperation in social development, family, and education.
SP Group to develop smart energy solutions for industrial park in Vietnam
Frasers Property Vietnam is the developer of the industrial park.
PropertyGuru reports $6m net loss in 2Q23
The company recorded a net loss despite a 12% YoY increase in its revenue.
Singaporeans unveil 3 considerations when selecting digital travel platforms
Six in 10 will compare prices on different platforms before booking accommodation.
MAS assigns a price of $2.8b for 50-year green SGS bond
The green bond’s yield of reopened issue of 3.04% per annum.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI fell 0.01%; The top stock is Sembcorp Industries
The most active stock is SCI, trading 2.28% up.
SG’s Income Insurance, Swiss Re reveal first post-cancer term option
The coverage is available to patients aged 74 to 54 years old.
Bank of Singapore names Credit Suisse banker as new global COO
Jacky Ang is also Credit Suisse’s SG branch manager and head of wealth management.
OCBC issues US$50m notes
The cancellable zero coupon notes are due in 2043.
ThaiBev acquires 98.5% shares in Oishi
Oishi will be delisted from the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
DBS unveils metaverse game tackling global food waste
Singapore players will be treated to extra rewards, redeemable through DBS PayLah!
AIA sees new business value jump 37% YoY in the first semester
This was mainly driven by the economic reopening in China and Hong Kong.
Insurance is not top priority amongst Singapore’s Gen Zs and millennials: Poll
Only 20% have thought of retirement plans whilst 14% are interested in insurance.
How much does an average Singaporean spend on monthly groceries?
An average Singaporean spends $211 monthly on groceries.
HK, SG housing chiefs exchange views on policies, new technologies
Amongst areas of discussion include green buildings.
Ex-director nabbed for money laundering not involved in day-to-day operations: No Signboard
The company said Su HaiJin also did not receive any directors’ fees.
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