News
MOH enhances subsidy framework for medical implants
MOH enhances subsidy framework for medical implants
The ministry will implement the enhanced framework on 1 December.
OCBC enables customers to lock money in their accounts
Locked funds cannot be used for payments, investments, and ATM withdrawals.
MS Amlin’s S’pore political risk team grows, treaty gets new hires
Nicole Tan has been promoted whilst Jinnan Tang and Sam Lim are new members of the team.
Singlife boosts digital capabilities through partnership
Its collaboration with Qlik aims to elevate customer service and deliver better digital financial services.
IMDA taps Singtel, ID Quantique to develop National Quantum-Safe Network Plus for enterprises
Singtel plans to launch the network in mid-2024.
Tengah Plantation Loop site to attract 5-7 bidders
Huttons estimates the top bid to be in the $690 psf ppr to $730 psf ppr range.
HDB rental prices to grow moderately in 2024 as demand stabilises
For 2024, OrangeTee expects prices to only rise around 3%-5%.
Significant increase in house supply drags private rental price growth
In October, rents declined by 0.2% MoM.
Keppel to acquire initial 50% stake in Aermont Capital for $517m
The company expects to complete its stake acquisition in 1H24.
6-adjoining strata industrial units at Apex @ Henderson on sale for $16.3m
The guide price translates to $1,044 per sq ft on the strata area.
Retail job postings jump 9.2% in Singapore
The number of job seekers looking for opportunities in the retail sector also increased.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.61%; The top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock with a 0.411% increase.
Teck Whye Lane shophouse up for sale via EOI
The property has a guide price of $4.45m.
Tuas Link Close site up for sale via tender
The tender will close on 23 January 2024.
Temasek to acquire NTUC’s MoneyOwl
Temasek will use MoneyOwl to enhance financial services for target communities.
NTU, Nanofilm launch laboratory for nanotechnology development
The corporate lab is worth $66m.
CCR sees surge in resales of properties priced $5m and below
Properties priced $5m and below accounted for 95.5% of resale transactions in the CCR.
Commentary
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The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
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Singapore’s SMEs are embracing AI, cybersecurity must keep up.
Game theory in the Gulf: Why Singapore should watch the Middle East carefully
When AI becomes the front door: How marketing in Singapore will really change in 2026
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