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SG workplace safety and health needs “deeper reforms”: Manpower minister

SG workplace safety and health needs “deeper reforms”: Manpower minister

Senior Minister Zaqy Mohamad emphasized that Heightened Safety Period will not last long despite its positive effects.

Singapore expands sustainability programme to support SMEs

The new initiatives will help businesses harness sustainability as an economic advantage.

Singapore is 6th top market for super and ultra-prime properties

It is one of the two markets in Asia that made the top 10.

SG, UK ink green economy framework

The framework covers three pillars.

Bumitama Agri’s net profit falls 47.7% YoY to IDR647.37b in 2H22

The company attributed the decline in low-cycle production.

Sembmarine taps Keppel O&M exec as COO

The COO has oversight over the execution of Sembmarine’s projects.

Salary cap of $2,000 imposed for NTS work permit holders

The sub-quota is at 8% whilst fixed monthly salary criterion is at $2,000.

Consumers demand brands to have more services on mobile apps: study

Four in 10 (40%) of consumers want to meet a real person.

Oil and gas and utilities only sectors that closed positive in stock market

Amongst top performers are Keppel Corporation and Genting Singapore.

Chart of the Day: Will household finances worsen or improve?

Majority of respondents expect nothing will change.

UOI names Wee Ee Cheong as new company Chairman

He will replace his father, Dr. Wee Cho Yaw, who will be retiring on 14 April.

Manufacturers innovate, reformulate drinks to meet Nutri-Grade labelling regulations

The Grade-labelling identifies beverages based on their sugar and saturated fat content.

First Resources’ revenue reaches an all-time high of US$1.2b in FY22

The record sales propelled its underlying net profit to US$334.2m.

Venture Corporation CFO steps down

William Ng Wai Lim's last day of service is 30 April.

Jardine C&C’s net profit rises 12% YoY to US$740m in FY22

Given the increase, the board proposed a 39% YoY higher dividend per share.