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China market recovery to boost ‘weakened’ electronics’ sector

Muted electronics sector led to a decline in the purchasing managers’ index.

STI falls 0.3% in August

Banks, Singtel, Jardine Group, and Keppel Corp supported the index.

FTSE Russell axes ComfortDelGro from STI

The transport company will be replaced by Emperador.

Sotheby breaks 15-year hiatus in SG with $24.5m sale

Tierfable (Animal fable) by Spies was the top-selling piece during the live auction, selling for $4m.

Earnings of prime retail malls will take longer to reach 2019 levels: Fitch

An example of these malls are those owned by Starhill Global Reit.

Chart of the day: Leasing volume of private residential units continues QoQ plunges

The contraction, however, was not due to slow demand but limited completions.

Market update: STI down 0.43%

City Developments Limited led the index.

CIMB Singapore raises deposit interest rate tenfold to up to 2% annually

StarSaver savings account holders can enjoy the new rate without any deposit caps.

Weak share price for ST Engineering shows buying opportunity: report

ST Engineering is still resilient due to global aviation traffic.

MAS tacks $375k fine on UOB Kay Hian

The fine is for breaches in business conduct and anti-money laundering rules.

Two-thirds of businesses involved in corporate giving: Wong

This will build trust and unity in the society.

Golden Agri subsidiary defers listing in India

The subsidiary will explore opportunities to enhance shareholders' value in the meantime.

Some F&B operators, retailers unfazed by rising rents: Savills

It sees retail rents in Prime Orchard up by 3% year-on-year.

Chart of the day: 2 in 5 adults uncomfortable not wearing masks in indoor spaces

They are the most uncomfortable not wearing a mask in private transport modes.