News
Visa appoints Adeline Kim as Singapore, Brunei country manager
She was most recently head of data solutions for Asia Pacific.
SG rolls out MICE Sustainability Roadmap
The roadmap sets out clear targets to raise sustainability standards in the local MICE industry.
How businesses can retain consumer loyalty
Research shows that loyalty programs can increase revenue from customs by 15%-25% annually.
CDL posts sluggish sales in Q3 22 due to low inventory
The firm recorded $281m sales value.
Digital Core REIT scraps equity fundraising plan for Frankfurt facility acquisition
The REIT will now acquire the 25% stake in the facility via debt funding.
SGX: NSE IFSC-SGX fully operational by Q2 23
The SGX Group and the India stock exchange rolled out the Connect on 29 July.
Elite Commercial REIT clinches $24.6m green loan facility
The facility was raised under the REIT’s Sustainable and Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework.
Mixed-use development 'Hiera' to start construction in 2023
Sinar Mas Land and Mitbana will develop the 108-hectare site.
How much firms are charged to rent green spaces
In Singapore, the premium stands between 4%-6%, JLL reported.
DBS Bank, J.P. Morgan partner to develop retirement proposition customers in SG
This will be for the five million DBS/POSB customers.
SIA, Tata Sons to merge Air India and Vistara
In line with this, SIA invested S$360m in Air India.
IHH Healthcare posts over 50% net income drop in Q3
Its net income stood at RM251.8m (S$77.16m).
Nearly 30% of SG firms hired fresh graduates in past 12 months
Companies’ top criteria include interview performance, salary expectations, and field of study.
More than 50% of Singaporeans want more local brands online: report
But, shoppers will only buy from brands with good deals and promotions.
What online shoppers will likely buy this holiday season
3 in four Singaporeans will make at least one online purchase a month.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.01%; DFI Retail Group leads the index
The DFI Retail Group is the top stock.
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