Djan Magbanua
MAS cuts down training scheme subsidies in the financial sector even further
MAS cuts down training scheme subsidies in the financial sector even further
However, the government agency still expects participation to remain robust.
Chart of the day: Mental health in North Region most ‘strained’ in Singapore
Almost 2 out of 5 Singaporeans have high mental health risks.
Chart of the day: 8 out of 10 migrant domestic workers want to continue working in SG
More than 93.0% have said they want to continue to work with the same employers.
Bilateral economic cooperation with Germany in the works
An inter-ministerial agreement on closer economic policy cooperation is now in the works.
Singapore and Malaysia to deepen cooperation in digital and green economy
The trade ministers of both countries will begin discussions on a framework of cooperation.
Chart of the day: Singapore’s rich are getting poorer
More than 2 in 5 Singaporean rich have had their income decreased in 2021.
AIA Singapore goes on hiring spree for financial associate consultants
The firm opened 500 positions along with the launch of its Financial Associate Scheme.
Chart of the day: Singapore H1 2022 IPO volume highest since 2017
However, funds raised were lower than in the first half of 2019 and 2020.
Olam Agri secures $1.03b loan from UAE banks
The loan will be used to pay for some of the firm’s existing debts.
NTUC Income to cover 54,000 students in expanded insurance cover scheme
The free insurance cover is available to eligible students from low-income families.
Chart of the day: Manufacturing momentum slows in May
Cooling global trade demand and higher supply costs are the cause of the slowdown.
Chart of the day: Electronics top manufacturing cluster growth at 33.6%
Chemicals and biomedical manufacturing saw slight dip this May.
ShopBack bags $111m in Series F funding round
This brings its total capital raised to over $319.36m
Chart of the day: Slow but steady growth of business confidence in Singapore
This was underlined by the economy’s steady reopenings.
Chart of the day: May condo rents rise by 2.8% MoM
This is the seventeenth consecutive month that rents have increased.
Alternative lending startup Helicap bags $6.94m in new funding round
The round was led by Temasek-backed Tikehau Capital.
Chart of the day: The top 5 airline travel apps in Singapore
SQ Mobile takes the top spot.
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