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Malaysia to become ninth party in CPTPP trade deal: Gov’t

This after Malaysia completed its ratification process of the agreement.

Former GIC VP to lead Yangzijiang Financial’s investments in external funds

Wu Menglin will lead in selecting investments in international funds outside of China.

DBS unveils tech apprenticeship programme for polytechnic students

It will take in 20 students this year to start and later expand across all 5 polytechnics in SG.

SPH REIT’s NPI rises 3.5% YoY to $209.7m in 12M FY22

Given the increase, the REIT declared a 2.2% YoY higher distribution per unit of $0.052.

Gov't encourages businesses to sustain R&D investments, boost talent

The trade relations official said businesses should also expand expertise.

Market update: STI down 0.18%, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding at the top

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding led the index with 7.27% gains.

Chart of the day: Unemployment rates falls in August

Ministry of Manpower warns of a slowdown in labour market activity.

Singapore Business Review Awards 2023 is now accepting nominations

Deadline for the submission of nominations is on 3 March 2023.

SG's 'high-value manufacturing activities' to offset moderate industrial growth

The market continues to have an appeal as a strategic and trusted business.

Spot LNG prices soar 113% between January to August: MTI

About one-third of Singapore’s natural gas is imported as LNG.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding secures new orders for 22 vessels

Out of the 22 vessels, six are 66,000DWT bulk carriers.

What pushed demand for HDB resale flats up in September?

HDB resale volume rose 11.4% MoM to 2,589 flats. 

Overall prices for industrial property up 2.4% in Q3: report

It has an average price of $444 per square foot.

Upcoming major events to drive up retail sales: UOB 

The analyst expects retail sales post full-year growth of 8.5%.