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Singapore Environment Council chief steps down
Singapore Environment Council chief steps down
Jen Teo Pui Heng has resigned as Executive Director, effective 30 June.
Singapore battles technical recession risks as GDP slated to contract in Q2
GDP is expected to contract 1.4% in Q2.
Singapore is 10th best city for digital nomads to live in: study
Average monthly cost of living is at $1,571 (£915.50).
NODX records worse contraction in almost a decade
This is the eighth straight month of contraction.
SIA passenger numbers rise 41.7% in May
Budget arm Scoot saw its passenger numbers more than double.
What factors affect businesses’ strategies for employee benefits
Competition for talent and inflation concerns play a part in the benefits strategy.
Alibaba.com inks MOI with IMDA, EnterpriseSG to help SMEs export
A dedicated Singapore pavilion will be allotted on Alibaba.com’s homepage.
TikTok to launch e-commerce training for Heartlands shops
This is part of its $16.3m investments to boost Southeast Asian small businesses.
Lack of new launches to dampen new home sales in June
Home sales should remain firm throughout the year.
New home sales up 16.1% to 1,055 in May
Transactions from non-permanent residents plunged as cooling measures took effect.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.72%; SIA most active stock
DBS and UOB both recorded falls.
Smart, sustainable products to defy TCG market challenges
An expert from GfK says sellers can also realise better sales by introducing innovative products.
OUE C-REIT subsidiary clinches S$430m green loan for refinancing
The proportion of green loans to the REIT’s total borrowings increased to 69.6%.
Singaporean shoppers adapt online-offline shopping approach
Over half would check and compare prices online, and purchase products via physical stores.
India’s Law Tribunal OKs Sembcorp Industries’ approval for scheme of amalgamation
The amalgamation will be used for its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Operating expenses amongst hurdles in AI adoption: IT leaders
Four in 10 are skeptical about the readiness of their digital infrastructure in AI adoption.
Over half of SG retailers prioritise expanding sales channels
They should focus on solving cart abandonment issues to avoid losing customers.
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