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ASEAN segments drive AIA’s Q3 VONB, jumps 35% YoY
ASEAN segments drive AIA’s Q3 VONB, jumps 35% YoY
VONB growth was observed in Mainland China, Hong Kong, ASEAN, and India.
STI back above 3,100 after US Fed surprise pause on rate hike
It gained 2.7% last week.
LTA increases COE quota for November 2023-January 2024 period
The agency will reallocate an additional 1,614 COEs to the quota for the period.
Singapore’s Carolyn Choo and Tracy Ma land on Forbes Asia’s ‘Powerful Businesswomen’ list
The list features 20 successful female leaders across the Asia-Pacific region.
MAS to review the need for new culture provision in corporate governance code
The central bank will tap SGX and the Corporate Governance Advisory Committee for the assessment.
Elite Commercial REIT posts 20.4% YoY higher net property income in 9M23
Despite higher NPI, the REIT’s available DPU fell 25.6% YoY in the same period.
ST Engineering unit bags platform screen door solution contract for Ontario rail line
Under the contract, the company will deliver 360 sets of full-height platform screen doors.
Closure of CPF accounts of foreigners will 'not pose liquidity issues' -- MOM
Approximately 300,000 non-residents will cease participation in the CPF schemes.
Expert lays out pros and cons of flats in new housing estates
The new housing estates include Pearl Hill and Marina South, amongst others.
Does Singapore have enough EV charging infrastructure?
Globally, the sharing ratio is 9.6.
DBS net profit up 18%; 48 cents interim dividend announced
Citi Taiwan contributed S$10b in loans.
Singapore cap rates remain flat in Q3
The gross yield of commercial properties in Singapore ranges from 3.00%-6.25%.
MAS and Bank Indonesia extend bilateral financial arrangement until 2024
The agreement between both central banks was extended to 2 November 2024.
Prudential’s new business sees 37% profit growth IN 9M23
It grew to $2.14b, year-to-date.
20% of Singapore’s motor insurance claims are fraudulent – GIA
One of the biggest insurance frauds in Singapore falsely claimed about S$1.6m.
What you need to know about Singapore's proposed investment management regime
The regime will apply to local and foreign investors.
Singapore connectivity level reaches 99%: IMDA report
The report also found that 2 in 3 Singaporeans are keen to try new digital technologies.
Commentary
Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data
Is Singapore's emphasis on long-term security and stability hindering purpose-driven employees?
When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?
What Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
Solving the production problem behind Singapore’s ‘pilot purgatory’
Transformation without disruption: Your Existing ERP is an accelerant to business innovation
From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause
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