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LHN reports high occupancy across SG, overseas projects

As of 3Q23, the company has 2,064 keys under management.

Michael Syn takes the helm as SGX president

As president, Syn will oversee the group’s new Global Markets organisation.

Employment growth moderates in 2Q23

The contraction in residential employment drove the slowdown.

P2P structure, regulatory framework under review

The Land Transport Authority said its review will focus on three objectives.

Derivatives traded volume grew 16% in August MoM: SGX

The derivatives went up to 23.7 million contracts.

OCBC’s Wisma Atria branch launch new partners, celebrates anniversary

The branch receives 7 times more credit card applications compare to banking-only branches.

Lost productivity due to anxiety and depression cost Singapore $15.7b yearly

The mental health index in Singapore is 63.2, indicating strained mental health.

Singlife becomes co-seed investor of BlackRock’s ETF

The Climate Action ETF is valued at US$426m.

Seven in 10 consumers are enthusiasts of loyalty programmes

Gen Z and millennials are most likely to avail of these programmes.

AWAK raises $27.1m Series B funding

This is the year’s most substantial MedTech fundraising event in the region.

How soft skills can be paired with AI: study

Professionals said AI can help with their confidence and problem-solving at work.

Home and auto insurance customer experience more flat in 2023: Forrester

There is a need for insurers to pivot or refresh their CX strategies to enhance competitiveness.

Labour shortage continues to strain SG's transport and logistics sector

Job vacancy rate in the sectors has become 2.4x higher than pre-COVID.

Prohibition orders issued vs Three Arrows Capital co-founders: MAS

A nine-year ban was imposed against Zhu Su and Kyle Davies.