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Microsoft, Singlife push for AI adoption amongst insurers

Microsoft, Singlife push for AI adoption amongst insurers

Singlife is the first in its industry to collaborate with Microsoft for the programme in ASEAN.

Mandatory climate reporting for listed and large non-listed firms recommended

The sustainability reporting advisory committee (SRAC) consulted 90 participants.

Over $8b allocated for climate transition: MAS

The figure represents about 2% of the central bank’s portfolio.

Singapore expands tax incentives for single-family offices

The central bank will make adjustments in five areas of the tax incentives landscape for SFOs.

Tourism demand to improve retail sales momentum in 2H23: experts

In May, retail sales growth decelerated to 1.8% YoY.

Frasers Centrepoint Trust bags $419m green loan, carbon credits from OCBC

The loan will be used to accelerate Tampines 1’s journey to carbon neutrality amongst others.

STB remains confident in the tourism potential of Jurong Lake District site: Low

The site failed to receive submissions during its launch in 2022.

Gov’t reviews introduction of SingPost’s postage rate adjustments

This will help SingPost to operate on a viable business model.

HDB resale prices grew 0.6% MoM in June

Mature estate prices went up 0.7% MoM in June 2023.

Freehold Kingsley Mansion in Balestier on sale for $52m

The sale via public tender will close on 2 August 2023, at 3 p.m.

Construction Group subsidiary wins contract for building energy logistics hub

It will build a facility that will achieve sustainable certifications.

Central bank logs $30.8b net loss in FY22/23

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said there were higher interest expenses.

Retail sales climb 1.8% YoY in May

Month-on-month, however, sales fell 0.2%.

F&B sales growth eases to 8.5% in May

In April, F&B sales grew 15.3% YoY.

Property developers to launch Altura EC in Bukit Batok

It is the first EC in the area in 20 years.