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Chart of the Day: SG vs HK on R&D spending

Singapore spends 1.9% of its GDP on research and development.

HDB resale volume down 4.3% MoM in April

There were 2,188 HDB resale flats sold in April 2023.

Singtel, Etiqa offers Singtel Bill Protect for retrenched Singaporeans

Eligible customers could use the insurance plan to cover accidental death.

SG Tourism Board appoints new chief executive

Melissa Ow will take on the new role.

Four key areas for boards to enhance ESG strategies in Singapore

Russell Reynolds Associates explains how sustainability efforts can create commercial value and drive better business.

Changi Airport passenger movement quadruples to 4.63 million

The airport saw continued growth in its North America, Southwest Pacific, and Europe markets.

CICT’s downtown malls to benefit from return-from-office workers

The recovery of China’s economy will also woo visitors in the malls.

Wilmar International to see better earnings in H2: analyst

The company would also see better consumer demand due to lower household inventory and SME recovery.

Singapore's private consumption to recover in 2H23

RHB expects a 3.8% YoY consumption growth.

What skills do Singapore employers value?

In terms of hard skills, most of them (72.2%) want employees with technical skills.

WFS execs join SATS’ global leadership team

SATS welcomed three key members of WFS.

Only 1 in 3 employers say workers' well-being is in excellent condition: survey

About 78% said their overall well-being has been a priority since 2020

STI April average total return at 2.1%

Keppel Corp, Jardine C&C and CapitaLand Invest take over April STI.

Singapore Savings Bond rate continues to flatten

It has a 10-year average return rate of 2.81%,