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S’pore SMEs fear business interruption but don’t own insurance for it
S’porean SMEs said cyberattacks were the most common incidents in 2023.
Singapore workforce among top performers in organisational health in APAC: survey
Proactive measures needed to keep productivity high.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.48%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock despite a 0.06% decline.
Majority of SFOs in Singapore outsource business functions
One of the business functions SFOs outsource is IT (77%).
SG-MY land checkpoints record over 2.33 million crossing during CNY weekend
During the holidays, land checkpoints saw an average of 390,000 daily travellers.
HDB households to receive $300 Climate Vouchers from 15 April
Recipients can buy energy- and water-efficient household products with the vouchers.
NEA to ban formaldehyde in interior paints starting January 2026
Paint manufacturers will have to submit test reports of their products.
CIMB Personal Loan offers 2.8% interest rate per annum
Loans of over S$30,000, with a tenure of at least 3 years, can qualify for this.
Singapore, Australia ink MoU to create green, digital shipping corridor
They will develop eco-friendly fuel supply chains for the maritime industry.
Health leaders unveil 3-Step plan to combat cardiovascular disease crisis
Heart disease and strokes account for almost one-third of deaths in SG.
Keeping CPF Special Account for 55+ may create 'generational divide': Tan
The proposed change primarily impacts higher-income earners, said an official.
Gov’t expands Career Conversion Programmes
Enhancements include an increase in the salary support cap to $7,500 for mature or long-term unemployed workers.
Special education teachers to see up to 12% pay hike
By 2026, the monthly salary of SPED teachers will range from $3,000 to over $7,000.
Maybank Singapore gave out up to S$1,250 to junior employees
The one-time payment was given out in February.
Tighter energy standards for water heaters and refrigerators in 2025
The standards will take effect on 1 April 2025.
ACEN, Marubeni partners to develop an offshore wind project in Australia
The partnership is expected to invest $218.3 to the project.
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