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Hong Leong Finance to launch all-in-one payment app HLF FASTPAY
Hong Leong Finance to launch all-in-one payment app HLF FASTPAY
The e-wallet comes with a virtual Visa Prepaid Card.
Tech-focused talents tops demand in Singapore’s financial sector
More than 3,000 tech-focused jobs are expected in 2022.
MAS committee lists 3 recommendations on adjustment spreads for Legacy SOR contracts
The recommendation covers SOR contras that remain outstanding after 31 December 2024.
First REIT mulls divestment of Siloam Hospitals Surabaya for $40.9m
The agreed property value translates to a capital gain of 143.2%
Far East Hospitality jumps to ‘Kangaroo route’ with 2 new Australian brands
To do this, the firm will rebrand two of its existing properties.
SIA Group cuts net loss to $962.0m in FY21/22
In FY20/21, the airline's net loss was $4.27b.
Kensington Park condo goes on sale with a guide price of $1.28b
The property is being sold via public tender.
Market update: STI up 1.01%
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding was at the helm of the index.
Sembcorp Marine's net order book hits $1.75b in Q122
Of the total net orders, $1.51b were projects under execution.
Mutual verification of vax certs in Singapore, African Union begins 23 May
Both markets put up a framework for digital recognition.
NetLink NBN Trust's full-year DPU rises 1.0% to $0.0513
The increase in DPU was driven by the group's higher revenue for FY22.
2 in 3 Singaporeans worried about losing job due to illness or disability
More than half do not have disability income protection.
Supply chain woes trigger 12.6% decline in Frencken’s Q1 net profit
The decline was also caused by higher selling and distribution.
Private residential market ends 'state of pause' in April
The market has already logged some 500 new home sales for May.
SIA’s carried group passengers up by 1,216% YoY in April
Loosened health rules for travellers boosted the carried passengers.
Utilities stocks remain defensive line with 3% average total return in 2022
The utilities sector recorded the least declines.
2 new GLS sites in Lentor area to sell for $1,050 to $1,100 psf ppr each
Property experts expect the sites to attract 3 to 10 bidders.
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