News
Overworked? MOH says attrition rate for local and foreign nurses increased in 2021
Overworked? MOH says attrition rate for local and foreign nurses increased in 2021
The attrition rate rose to 7.4% and 14.8%, respectively.
Purchasing Managers’ Index edges down 0.2 point in July
It posted a moderate expansion at 50.1.
OCBC net profit rose 7% to S$2.83b in H1
This was buoyed by higher net interest, although non-interest income fell during the period.
Public opinion sought on Sembcorp Marine and Keppel O&M merger
The competition authority is assessing whether the merger infringes the Competition Act 2004.
Chart of the day: Transaction volume of strata offices falls by 15.7% for H1 2022
The 145 units sold totaled $365.1m.
Strata office transaction value shrinks to $365.1m in H122
Compared to H221, the H122 figure represents a 15.7% decline.
Market update: STI up 0.04%
Jardine Matheson was at the helm.
Singtel to invest $137.7m more to Singtel Innov8
This will enable Innov8 to expand its portfolio of investments.
SGX-listed Airtel to lead India’s 5G industry
This comes as it acquired 19,800MHz spectrum.
Keppel Corp’s China property market to recover in medium term
The firm’s interests in June may contribute to the turnaround.
Hwa Hong offer closes with around 92% acceptance
This is equivalent to 602 million shares.
Tech innovation, citizen participation key to emerge from crisis: Lee
National Development Minister Desmond Lee said this in a recent speech.
Keppel O&M units bag $75m worth of floating production contracts
Under the contracts, the Keppel O&M units will refurbish two floating production units.
MAS to roll out Singapore’s first sovereign green bond
It will be denominated in Singapore dollars with a tenor of either 30 or 50 years.
Top 5 countries where Singaporean companies are hiring from
According to a study, SG remains eager to hire internationally amidst a talent crunch.
ZALORA, adidas partner to launch pop-up store in Singapore
The store in Bugis Junction is open from 3 to 12 August.
Possible S$4b Mercatus acquisition to fortify CICT’s defenses
CICT will likely embark on an equity fund-raising if its bid is successful.
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