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Has Singapore lost interest in crypto?

Singapore recorded a 4.12 crypto interest score.

Retrenchments rise to 4,110 in 3Q23

The Ministry of Manpower attributed the majority of the increase to the Wholesale Trade sector. 

Urban Heat Island effect? Low-rise streets emerge as one of the hottest locations in Singapore

Experts suggest that Singapore needs to do more than add greenery to design for heat.

Time-saving the top benefit of AI for Singaporean businesses: Zoom

Both employers and employees near unanimous in saying AI streamlines the workplace

Singapore joins Verra and Gold Standard to develop carbon crediting playbook

This initiative will accelerate the achievement of Nationally Determined Contributions.

ADB lowers 2023 inflation forecast for Singapore to 4.9%

From January to September, Singapore’s inflation rate rose by 5.1% on average.

Singapore Airlines, Marriott International boost partnership to offer more benefits to members

The partners will introduce “status match” to members of its lifestyle programmes.

Singapore Maritime Foundation unveils changes to its board

The organisation will welcome two new board members in 2024.

DCS Card Centre raises $300m in upsized asset-backed notes offering

DBS and First Plus Asset Management supported the transaction.

Boustead Projects JV to acquire Minh Quang for $14.4m

The JV will acquire 3,300,000 ordinary shares of the Vietnamese company.

Singtel trials RedCap technology for IoT devices

RedCap technology reduces power consumption by 60% and device production costs by 50% to 70%.

Economists cut 2024 growth forecast for Singapore

They expect GDP to expand by 2.3% in 2024, down from the previous estimate of 2.5%.