News

Total employment up for sixth straight quarter

The services sector reported over 27,000 new hires, of which over 5,000 are migrant domestic workers.

Singapore’s total merchandise trade down 7.8% in Q1

EnterpriseSingapore foresees that exports will decline 10% to 8%.

Singtel’s full-year net profit increases 14%

Travel revival and 5G adoption boosted the telco firm’s earnings.

Economy slows to 0.4% growth in Q1

The recovery of international visitor arrivals propels growth in accommodation and IT sectors.

Telco company and global tech firm form JV to launch digital telco brands

e&international will also benefit from digital expertise and global operations.

Changi Airport crowned as best airport for stopovers

The airport also ranked first in food and retail service satisfaction.

MOM introduces new measures for workplace safety as HSP ends

The government said it reduced workplace death rates but not major injury rates.

OCBC Bank, ADDX to issue tokenised equity-linked notes

The 3-month fixed notes linked to the shares of a US tech company.

PM Lee orders speedy review on ministers’ rental of state properties

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) said the two residential properties were rented.

Singapore is most attractive market for doing business: report

The Lion City will have the best business environment over the next five years.

Shell cuts crude oil imports after extending mooring repairs: report

Its Pulau Bukom refinery received only 3 million barrels in May.

Atome’s buy now pay later service now available in Amazon Singapore

Customers can opt to pay in three installments with zero interest through Atome.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.24%; DBS is leading

DBS and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding are the most active stock.

SG, Kazakhstan enhance services, talent, and investment cooperation

The agreement will improve Singapore’s market access to Kazakhstan.

SGX, Thai stock exchange to introduce new Depository Receipts

On 30 May, investors can trade SDRs representing securities in the SET50 index locally.