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Business receipts of service industries rise 3.2% YoY in 3Q23
Business receipts of service industries rise 3.2% YoY in 3Q23
Recreation & Personal Services had the highest growth in revenue amongst industries.
Two adjoining Gentle Road properties sell for $30.9m
Pinnacle Projects won the tender for the properties.
Candidates speaking these languages can earn the highest salaries in Singapore
The trade and construction industry offers the highest salaries for foreign language speakers.
High-end non-landed home price growth momentum slows
It grew by 0.4% QoQ in the third quarter of 2023.
Here's how OCBC's new money lock feature works
The feature's purpose is to be a strong defence against malware and phishing scams.
WWF-Singapore names new CEO
He will take over starting 1 January.
Sri Trang Gloves closes subsidiary over recurring operational losses
Its subsidiary reported almost two years of net profit losses.
Marco Polo Marine H2 net profits surged nearly 77%
Growth was driven by its ship chartering and shipyard segments.
Singapore seeks reelection to IMO Council
The 33rd council assembly will discuss developing issues related to the maritime industry.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI declines 0.65%; DBS top stock
DBS is the top stock despite a 0.438% dip.
Young Singaporeans less optimistic in averting climate crisis
Only 41.3% of Singaporeans are optimistic in averting a climate disaster. This is 5.7% lower than the current global average.
Community and mental health wellness drive consumers to gym
Growing consumer emphasis on community engagement and mental health in their fitness journey is becoming a trend that is reshaping the industry.
SG companies to adjust finances amidst 1% GST increase
Singapore's Minister of Finance announced that the GST rate will be increased from 7% to 8% from January 1, 2023 and then from 8% to 9% from January 1, 2024.
Yangzijiang Financial to invest $1b outside China over next 5 years
The company plans to increase its investments outside China over the next five years to 50%.
50 Playfair Road sold for $81.8m
The property was hotly contested by end-users, investors and developers.
Elite REIT names new CFO
He will succeed Joel Cheah Zhuo Yue who resigned as CFO to pursue other opportunities.
MAS unveils responses for proposed regulation of DPT service providers
Regulations are expected to take effect in phases beginning mid-2024.
Commentary
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?
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
Singapore’s AI upskilling push is bold. Now employers must close the loop.