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HRnetGroup launches subsidiary in Vietnam
HRnetGroup launches subsidiary in Vietnam
AllwaysFirst will focus on recruitment in high-growth sectors.
Majority of SG’s emerging tech startups are IHL, venture studio spinoffs
Advanced manufacturing tops the list with 56% spinoff startups.
SG expects more university spinoffs as innovation support grows
The biggest push will come from the National GRIP.
Singapore records 27 early-stage tech startups in 2024
The figures remain below 2021 with 33 and 2022 with 35.
Far East Orchard announces leadership changes in lodging business
Yang Zejian was appointed managing director of PBSA business.
What’s driving Singapore’s advanced manufacturing boom?
Additive manufacturing is also seeing growth.
Singapore is poised to shape global capital markets—Piyush Gupta
Other industry leaders also shared their thoughts.
SBF launches world’s first generative AI tool dedicated to global trade advisory
It partnered with 6 organisations for regional trade and investment connectivity.
MetaOptics sees strong support in IPO from a broad range of investors
Shares were fully subscribed and raised gross proceeds of $6m.
Alibaba sells 151.28m SingPost shares, slashes stake to 4.6%
It is no longer a substantial shareholder in SingPost.
Singtel renews UTES pact with focus on AI and new skills
The training will be provided organisation wide.
AGO gives clean opinion on FY2024/25 accounts
Audit checks surfaced 132 observations, of which 25 were considered significant lapses.
Singaporeans wary of AI misuse as data privacy fears mount
Human interaction remains an expectation for AI in more complex scenarios.
Johor–Singapore SEZ seen as key regional growth engine
The state’s strong performance will make it a key contributor to Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.25%; Top stock is UOL Group Limited
UOL Group Limited is the top stock with a 2.17% increase.
COTD: Employers struggle to attract qualified candidates
This is followed by difficulties in filling complex technical roles (34%).
Oxley Holdings completes sale of Phu Thinh Land
The group will receive approximately $11.5 m.
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