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Sembcorp Marine 'in a better position' with Keppel merger
Sembcorp Marine 'in a better position' with Keppel merger
This amidst the improvement in the offshore and marine industry.
Surbana Jurong to house Southeast Asia’s largest EV charging hub
The hub will allow up to 250 drivers to charge their vehicles at a time.
Chicken supply 'stable' despite Malaysia's export ban: Minister Desmond Tan
About 34% of Lion City's chicken supply comes from Malaysia.
Ant Group-backed ANEXT BANK makes soft launch in Singapore
Regulator hopes new digital banks will further grow Singapore's financial sector.
CCCS raises competition concerns over acquisition of Air India by Tata Sons’ subsidiary
Tata Sons provides air transport services in India via a joint venture with Singapore Airlines.
Frencken, Lendlease top UOB Kay Hian’s stock picks
The firms outperformed the stock market by 0.8 percentage points in May 2022.
Retail sales full-year growth to hit 6%: analyst
In April, sales expanded by 12.1% YoY.
Easing of dine-in services increases F&B sales by 11.4% in April
It grew by 5.2% month-on-month on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Prime retail rents ‘stabilising’ after 2-year decline: Savills
Prime retail rents in Orchard Area rose by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2022.
Chart of the day: Singapore has the fastest internet speed in SEA
It achieved a median fixed broadband speed of more than 150mbps.
Market update: STI up at 0.16%
HongkongLand USD had highest growth with 5.08%.
MAS unveils new measures against digital banking scams
Default transaction limit for online fund transfers must be set to S$5,000 or lower.
Singapore wholesale digital-only bank Green Link Digital Bank debuts
The wholesale bank targets micro, small, and medium enterprises.
ESR-Logos Reit’s trustee priced subordinated perpetual securities at $150m
The net proceeds of the issuance will be used to fund the merger.
No changes to STI constituents: FTSE Russell
The index was reviewed in June.
Selling prices of Pine Grove and Dunman Road may range from $2,200 to $2,400 psf
Top bids for the two sites were $1,318 psf ppr and $1,350 psf ppr, respectively.
ESG jobs demand up 257% in the last 3 years
This comes as climate change becomes included in most agendas of businesses.
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
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