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Labour market remains resilient in Q2

Total employment rose by 10,400.

Singaporeans put $6.7b into CPF accounts in 2025 surge

About 316,000 members received voluntary top-ups from themselves or their families.

DBS Bank buys 250,000 SingPost shares for $110,000

This increases its stake in the company to 0.062%.

Student demand fuels next phase of co-living: report

It said co-living’s flexible lease structures align well with academic calendars.

Physical wellness top factor for happy retirement: survey

Only 47% feel optimistic about achieving their desired lifestyle.

DBS launches new Asia Gateway operations hub at PBC Jurong

The bank said DAG houses about 1,000 Operations Group employees.

SIT partners with JTC on Punggol Digital District test bed

The Straits Times reported that the test bed will connect to PDD’s Open Digital Platform by end-2025.

Huize secures MAS license for Poni Insurance in Singapore

This represents Huize’s first licensed operation outside of mainland China.

Jennings Trading Enterprise launches design-led center at Kranji Green

Jennings stated that the center displays its full range of high-pressure laminates.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.32%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD

HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 1.50% increase.

Cigna Singapore, iXchange launch value-based healthcare contract

IHH SG hospitals will participate under the new contract.

Singapore Institute of Technology opens new Punggol Campus

The facility supports PDD’s role as a platform for companies to test solutions.

Singapore ranks 5th in 2025 Global Innovation Index

This marks its third consecutive year in the top five.

COTD: Co-living sector attracts $200m of transactions in August

The sector has recorded over $1.4b of transactions between 2022 and August 2025.

GXS Bank grows SME loan portfolio after Validus acquisitions

It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.