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Gov’t invests in quantum tech to combat cyber threats
Gov’t invests in quantum tech to combat cyber threats
It launches two quantum programmes to manage healthcare and finance data.
No Signboard announces board changes
Its executive director and a non-executive director are resigning effective 14 June.
Keppel subsidiary starts arbitration for $172.6m claim over Qatar project
This is in connection with the Doha North Sewage Treatment Works project.
RHB’s top stocks: Food Empire in, Frencken out
The analyst added Food Empire following its 34.4%YoY net profit growth in Q122.
Singtel taps Lendlease to transform its Comcentre into a $3b next-gen workplace
The redeveloped headquarters is expected to be completed in 2028.
LTA to train and technicians in EV maintenance and servicing
This is a part of the city's plan to increase electric vehicle adoption.
Guilty! Majority of Singaporeans believe their banks are greenwashing
Around half of consumers enjoy the availability of green financial services.
Singaporeans are the most de-energised employees in Asia
4 in 5 feel they are at risk of burnout this year.
Chart of the day: 63% of Singaporeans prefer convenience stores to be unmanned
9 out of 10 Singaporeans want some retail stores to be unmanned.
Market update: STI up at 0.3%
Venture posted the most gains with 2.11%.
Around 1 in 2 consumers are more inclined to visit unmanned stores
Unmanned stores are deemed safer due to contactless protocols.
TIAS, RICS ink MOU for construction, property management sustainability
Construction and property management account for 40% of global carbon emissions.
6 in 10 execs believe works get done in office not remote
This is despite 62% of employees refusing non-hybrid jobs.
NSG biolabs, Amgen partner to leverage biotech ecosystem
It will begin a program to help biotech startups innovate.
CapitaLand Investment raises its reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 46%
It aims to achieve net zero by 2050.
MAS to explore digital assets use cases with Project Guardian
The first pilot sees DBS, JP Morgan, and Marketnode explore lending on a public blockchain.
HSBC names new Singapore head of business banking
Alan Ng will head HSBC’s division supporting small and medium-sized businesses.
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