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OCBC sees MAS steepened slope of SGD NEER policy by 50 bps
The 100 basis points slope would allow strengthening of SGD NEER.
SG gov’t backs research programme to assess nuclear project safety
The research includes nuclear policy and training of experts in local universities.
Retail sales down 3.4% YoY in February
Toiletries and medical goods recorded the most growth in retail sales.
Distancing rules in F&B establishments up for review: MOH
The current distancing rule in F&B places is 1metre.
MPA, SSA ink deal to boost maritime cybersecurity in Singapore
The agreement will put up a Maritime Cybersecurity Roundtable.
Supply of food and fuel adequate, gov’t assures amidst Ukraine-Russia conflict
The government said it is diversifying SG’s import sources.
MPA, Jurong Port sign $28m deal for multipurpose port improvement
This multipurpose port will focus on automation, sustainability, and digitalisation.
Crypto and DeFi cannot circumvent Russia financial sanctions: MAS
The regulator said appropriate measures will be taken for FIs who will breach these sanctions.
LinkedIn unveils top 15 best companies in SG for career growth
Financial services companies dominated this year’s list.
Four in five Singaporean Gen Z have tried to go fully cashless: Visa
And 6 in 10 SG consumers tried to go cashless in bills payment.
9 in 10 employees want more flexibility in their jobs: survey
Employees are changing their approach toward work amidst an increasing level of work stress.
4 in 5 young employees would pursue overseas remote jobs
For older generations, the appetite for overseas jobs however isn’t as attractive.
National Aerated Water Building is on the market for $18.9m
Foreigners are eligible to purchase the building.
F&B sales dip 5.7% MoM in February
Across industries, only one posted an uptick in sales.
STI outpaces APAC benchmarks with 9.6% total returns in Q1
Twenty-three of STI’s 30 constituents generated positive returns during the quarter.
Market Update: STI up at 0.82%
City Developments Limited recorded the highest growth.
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