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BNPL code launched, outstanding payments limited to S$2,000 without credit assessment

Consumers are now entitled to make full repayment without early repayment fees. 

Themed lifestyle stores gain ground in malls

Such stores include Daiso, Don Don Donki, Decathlon, and Muji.

Wilmar International net profit to reach up to US$650m in Q3

The third quarter is traditionally the best earning due to seasonally higher output in palm oil.

1 in 3 private home mortgages under a floating rate: MAS

For HDBs, that’s just 1 in 5 loans extended by financial institutions.

Medical devices to undergo cybersecurity labelling scheme

This comes as medical devices are now more connected to the hospital and home networks.

OCBC appoints Sunny Quek as head of global consumer financial services

He will lead the bank’s banking and wealth business in Singapore.

Singapore is 5th most expensive market for data centre construction

This is partly due to changes in planning conditions.

Largest Coty digital store in Southeast Asia opens

The beauty company has launched the Hugo BOSS Fragrances on LazMall Prestige. 

Data privacy is essential to building trust, further digital innovation

Vivien Mah of EY Consulting observed a great push in the world, calling for higher standards of protecting the privacy of customers.

Businesses must create awareness to promote ESG, says RSM Malaysia partner

Organisations in Malaysia may be hesitant to embrace this trend amidst significant costs.

UOB launches expanded U-Solar programme in Singapore

U-Solar 2.0 will be rolled out in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia in Q1 2023.

Sembcorp Marine bags FLNG facilities conversion project

The conversion of the first facility will be delivered in the first half of 2024.

Sembcorp, Pertamina, IGNIS Energy to study clean hydrogen development in Indonesia

They will explore the development of hydrogen facilities in Sumatra.

‘Expert’ investors more likely to see long-term gains in green investing

67% of investors in Singapore believe sustainable investing will have long-term returns.