News
Maybank’s net profit rises 28.5% to $658.5m YoY in Q3
Maybank’s net profit rises 28.5% to $658.5m YoY in Q3
The bank benefitted from Southeast Asia’s improving economic environment.
Inflation eases to 6.7% in October
It came in lower due to the moderation in private transport inflation.
HDB rolls out ‘largest offering’ in November BTO exercise
Over 10,000 flats were offered under November 2022 build-to-order exercise.
Chart of the day: Total trade growth slows down in October
Both exports and imports grew but at a slower pace compared to the month before
How industries performed as Singapore economy growth eases
The economy eased by 4.1% in the third quarter of 2022.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.11%; Jardine Matheson is top stock
Jardine Matheson was the top active stock with a 2.34% increase.
DBS completes intraday repo transaction on a blockchain-based network
Repo transactions will finish within hours instead of one to two days.
UOB EVOL unveils feature for offsetting electric carbon footprint
Customers need only to charge their SP utilities bills to their UOB EVOL card.
7 in 10 workers believe pay gaps exist in Singapore
According to workers, the most common type of pay gap is based on age.
MOH to hire over 4,000 new nurses by end of 2023
The new nurses to be onboarded next year are 700 more than the 2021 figure.
Full-year outlook for economy narrows to 3.5% due to softened global demand
Electronics and chemical clusters will suffer from impacts in weaker demand.
Yangzijiang Financial, Heliconia join hands to invest in promising SMEs in SG
The parties are targeting to invest up to $150m.
Amidst weaker demand outlook, SG economy seen to grow by 0.5%-2.5% in 2023
There will be a global slowdown in semiconductors and wholesale trade.
Land site at Holland Rise GCB area up for sale for $106m
Its indicative price works out to approximately $2,000 per square foot.
Gov’t to modify upskilling courses as demand in industries heightens
SkillsFuture Series will be refreshed starting next year.
NanoTextile rolls out 2nd programme on textile and fashion sustainability
The programme comprises four pillars.
Risks ahead for SGX if average trading volume continues to be subdued
The securities daily derivatives average was down 1% month-on-month.
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