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Singapore, Indonesia reaffirm strong economic ties

Singapore, Indonesia reaffirm strong economic ties

They also look at collaborating in other areas such as energy, and the digital economy.

Jansen Mansions on sale for almost $19m

The majority of the owners agreed to raise the reserve price to $18.9m.

Only half of shoppers trust companies amidst ‘trust-based economy’

Meanwhile, 61% are comfortable divulging personal information to 'transparent' firms.

Gov’t invests in quantum tech to combat cyber threats

It launches two quantum programmes to manage healthcare and finance data.

No Signboard announces board changes

Its executive director and a non-executive director are resigning effective 14 June.

Keppel subsidiary starts arbitration for $172.6m claim over Qatar project

This is in connection with the Doha North Sewage Treatment Works project.

RHB’s top stocks: Food Empire in, Frencken out

The analyst added Food Empire following its 34.4%YoY net profit growth in Q122.

Singtel taps Lendlease to transform its Comcentre into a $3b next-gen workplace

The redeveloped headquarters is expected to be completed in 2028.

LTA to train and technicians in EV maintenance and servicing

This is a part of the city's plan to increase electric vehicle adoption.

Guilty! Majority of Singaporeans believe their banks are greenwashing

Around half of consumers enjoy the availability of green financial services.

Singaporeans are the most de-energised employees in Asia

4 in 5 feel they are at risk of burnout this year.

Chart of the day: 63% of Singaporeans prefer convenience stores to be unmanned

9 out of 10 Singaporeans want some retail stores to be unmanned.

Market update: STI up at 0.3%

Venture posted the most gains with 2.11%. 

Around 1 in 2 consumers are more inclined to visit unmanned stores

Unmanned stores are deemed safer due to contactless protocols.

TIAS, RICS ink MOU for construction, property management sustainability

Construction and property management account for 40% of global carbon emissions.

6 in 10 execs believe works get done in office not remote

This is despite 62% of employees refusing non-hybrid jobs.

NSG biolabs, Amgen partner to leverage biotech ecosystem

It will begin a program to help biotech startups innovate.