News
ComfortDelGro consortium clinches tender for the installation of EV charging points in HDB car parks
LTA awarded the consortium two of its 10 packages.
Tokenised assets, stable coins central to Singapore’s crypto hub ambitions
Collaboration is key to achieving finance goals, says MAS’ Ravi Menon.
ERA Realty enters new era with revamped brand look, tagline
The brand refresh comes as the agency celebrates its 40th anniversary.
MAS kicks off pilot test of DeFi application in wholesale funding markets
The industry pilot was conducted by DBS Bank, JP Morgan and SBI Digital Asset Holdings.
Great Eastern’s profit attributable to shareholders dips 12% to $780.9m in 9M22
The decline was due to lower valiant of investment in the shareholder’s fund.
PMI contracts to 49.7 in October
It dipped 0.2 points from September.
CHART OF THE DAY: More than 2 in 10 services firms upbeat about business outlook
Only 14% of services firms are expecting worsening business conditions.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.34%; HongkongLand is top stock
HongKongLand led the index with 4.27%.
Singapore launches digital banker’s guarantee, insurance bond
The eGuarantee@Gov is available from over 20 financial institutions locally.
‘Constructive paranoia’ pushed S’pore to the limits: DPM Wong
Wong enumerates five backdrops of the SFF 2022.
Singaporeans can now access consolidated views of their insurance policies
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced this during the SFF 2022.
SIA Engineering posted higher H1 22/23 profit due to flight recovery
The firm recorded $32.5m net profit in the first half of 2022/2023.
Singapore to eliminate all corporate cheques by 2025
Use of cheques for payments has declined to just 7%, says DPM Wong.
Keppel DC Reit Management appoints new independent director
Yeo Siew Eng has over three decades of experience in management and finance roles.
Single’s Day is the most extensive shopping event in SG: report
The event increased online retail sales by 223% in 2021.
Social media is the most effective channel to communicate with customers: marketers
More than 9 in 10 marketers claimed to have success with online channels.
Commentary
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?