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Singapore’s internet cost amongst the most affordable globally
The average cost of fixed broadband data is US$1.02 per Mbps.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.09%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 2.66% increase.
Why 67% of Singapore’s employees eye job change in 2025
Less than half believe pay is adequate but over a third think it’s unequal.
Ching Shine Industrial Building for collective sale at $113m
The freehold industrial property consists of 52 strata units.
OCBC leads regional sustainable finance rankings in 2024
As of September 2024, the bank’s sustainable finance loan commitments reached $64.7b.
SATS’ food segment headed for better profits but cargo faces uncertainty
The potential removal of a tax exemption rule in the US could impact its revenue.
Hyphens Pharma net profit grows to $10.76m in 2024
Revenue also jumped 14.6% for the year.
Food Empire net profit down 11.4% in 2024
Net profit in H2 was down by 10.1%
IFPAS approves two financial courses for SkillsFuture credit
Both courses are approved for the Base Tier of SkillsFuture.
Singapore marks completion of transition to SORA
Over 87,000 retail loans were transitioned to the new benchmark rate.
OKP Holdings net profit attributable to equity holders slips 24.5% in 2024
Revenue for the year increased 13.3%
Grand Venture Tech’s profit up 86% in 2024 on strong semiconductor demand
GVT expects further growth through its expansion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing technologies.
SBS Transit’s net profit up 1.8% YoY to $70.3m in 2024 on more passengers
Operating costs rose 2.5%, whilst EBTIDA fell 4.3%.
Everbright Water’s profit falls 14% in FY 2024
Basic earnings per share stood at $0.06 (HK$0.3564), falling 14% YoY.
SingPost to hold EGM for Australia business divestment
The EGM will be on 13 March 2025.
JTC launches two sites under IGLS Programme
The sites are open for tender until 22 April.
Commentary
Is Singapore's emphasis on long-term security and stability hindering purpose-driven employees?
When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?
What Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
Solving the production problem behind Singapore’s ‘pilot purgatory’
Transformation without disruption: Your Existing ERP is an accelerant to business innovation
From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause
Section 13O, MAS, and the digital footprint of Singapore Family Offices