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MAS expands private markets programme to develop SG’s private markets hub
MAS expands private markets programme to develop SG’s private markets hub
The central bank will invest an additional $1.4b for the expansion.
Gojek cuts cancellation grace period to 4 minutes
The new cancellation and waiting policy take effect on 26 September.
Healthy takeup of Lentor Modern reflects resilience of the mass market: expert
Lentor Modern sold 84% of its units.
Yanlord unit wins bid for residential site at Lentor Central
The tendered price for the site was $481m.
IMDA, SUTD launch first physical 6G lab in Southeast Asia
The lab will accelerate cutting-edge research of future communications technologies.
ESR-Logos Reit announces tax ruling on subordinated perpetual securities
The announcement was about the issue of $150m in an aggregate amount of 5.50%.
Sea Limited memo reveals 3% of Indonesia Shopee workers to lose their jobs
Sea Limited is intending to mitigate losses.
Funding for SG-based WealthTechs jumps seven-fold in 5 years
Total WealthTech funding in 2021 reached US$161m.
Frasers L&C’s trustee puts up $1b Euro-Commercial Paper Programme
The trustee may issue the paper notes in series and currencies.
What is the impact of at-risk US-listed China firms on SGX? Analyst explains
The bourse may benefit from Chinese firms facing delisting risks.
Chart of the day: Singaporeans shop at double the online platforms than last year
However, offline channel purchases are slowly growing.
Market update: STI down 0.36%, Mapletree Logistics Trust top gainer
Mapletree Logistics Trust was at the top.
Workplace safety code of practice on directors unveiled: Tan
It will boost workplace safety and health standards (WSH).
What’s ahead for Yangzijiang Shipbuilding LNG orders?
LNG vessels orders will be key catalysts for Yangzijiang Shipbuilding.
DBS’ emission targets to drive improved emission disclosure in SEA
The move is expected to improve the quantity and quality of data disclosures on GHG.
Analytics spend to outpace other software investments in next 12-18 months: study
Organisations say they base almost half of their business decisions on analytics.
SG, Cambodia to deepen energy cooperation
This builds on the MOU on energy cooperation inked in 2013.
Commentary
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