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SGTech calls for workforce upskilling, SME tech support in Budget 2025

These recommendations will sustain Singapore’s edge in the tech sector.

Cordlife CEO Yiu Pang Fai resigns

A search for a replacement is now being conducted.

QBE underwrites CyberFender for Singapore SMBs protection

It protects against security breaches, interruptions, and cyber extortion.

Shophouse sales fall nearly 39% in 2024, lowest since 1998: Huttons

The shophouse market only recorded 84 caveated transactions, below the average of 200 transactions from 1995 to 2023.

Half of Singapore workers doubt leaders’ AI implementation skills: survey

Just 47% think their bosses will prioritise employee well-being over profits when making AI-related decisions

4 areas Budget 2025 will likely prioritise

There will be focus on upskilling programmes amongst others.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.24%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd

Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 6.48% increase.

Wing Tai Holdings 50% profit drop in H1 2025

Earnings per share also dropped from $2.24 to $1.32.

SG firm partners with Congo to close gap in digital ID system

The initiative aims to design a secure national solution adapted to the Congo market.

New Bridge Road commercial site up for sale at $80m

The sale will be via an Expression of Interest.

Zhongxin Fruit and Juice records $4m net profit in HY2025

However, the gross profit margin decreased to 16.3% from 18.4%.

STI rises 23.2% in 10 months, surpassing 17-year high

STI recorded a net institutional inflow of $489m.