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Which industries can expect pay raises in 2023?

Robert Walters cited 3 industries where most businesses will impose an increase.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.26%; DFI Retail, CICT were top stock

DFI Retail and CICT were the top active stock with a 2.53% increase.

Manulife US REIT financial advisor for strategic review named

Citigroup Global Markets Singapore will assist the strategic working group.

Civil servants to get 1.1-month year-end bonus

Junior grade officers will also be entitled to a $700 one-time payment. 

How much will it cost companies to fit out offices in Singapore?

JLL said the Lion City had amongst the biggest year-on-year increase in fit-out costs.

Headline inflation to average 4% in 2023: UOB

This projection excludes 2023 goods and services tax impact.

Grab will have sufficient time to prepare for benefits of gig workers

The government approved recommendations to provide insurance to workers.

Gov’t OKs proposal to give insurance, work injury compensation for gig workers

Gig workers are self-hired delivery, private-hire car drivers, and taxi drivers.

Meaningful experiences, wellness as key pillars of the return of travel: Mastercard’s Mayank Dutt

Mastercard’s cardholders in its affluent portfolio can access wellness programs on the go.

SGX, partners issue standards for vendors of virtual meeting systems 

The standards cover the functional capabilities of such systems, amongst others.

Keppel O&M receives US$160m for delivery of 1 of 3 jackup rigs to ADNOC

The company expects to receive US$352m for all three rigs.

Possible recession in H1 23 is likely a ‘shallow one:’ RHB

This despite the further stress predicted in the first half of 2023.

Chart of the Day: Telecommunications sector logs highest net inflow fund

It was led by Singtel with $154m net fund inflows from 21 October to 21 November.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.1%; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is top stock

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding was the top active stock with a 2.92% increase.