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DBS hits record net profit of S$2.57b in Q1
DBS hits record net profit of S$2.57b in Q1
Board has declared a dividend of SGD 42 cents per share.
SG must refresh, strengthen bonds with workers, DPM Wong says
Both government and the workers would work together to achieve their shared goals in a troubled global economy.
More manufacturing firms anticipate favourable business in Q2
Amongst clusters, transport engineering is the most optimistic.
Employment growth eases in Q1
In Q1, employment grew by 34,500.
Blossoms by the Park sells close to 75% of units during launch
Of its buyers, three were foreigners.
Singapore Maritime Foundation launches workforce transformation guidebook
The guidebook offers a practical approach for companies to redesign maritime roles.
Undergrads from SP Jain’s Class of 2022 land international jobs
Students of this latest class secured job offers from Australia, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, UAE, and the US.
5 in 10 consumers are influenced by health labels when choosing products
Health labels include information on protein/sugar/fibre/carbohydrate content.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.34%; CapitaLand Ascendas REIT is the most active stock
CapitaLand Ascendas Reit is leading.
Number of searches on jobs linked to AI jumped by 148.6%
The most significant growth in job postings has been for research fellows.
Industrial occupancy, rental growth to ease further: experts
Huttons said rents of industrial space may see not more than 3% growth in 2023.
What boosted private home prices in 1Q23?
In 1Q, prices rose by 3.3%.
540,000 SG youth to benefit from $300 top-up in May
The top-up is part of the Assurance Package enhancements included in the 2023 Budget.
SG manufacturing performance to contract for most of H1
But the significantly improved momentum last month suggested a better upturn.
SFA, Austrade kick-off Project Lorikeet to support fintechs expansion in both markets
Supporting partners are HSBC and Amazon Web Services.
CASE, Shopee collaborate to protect consumer rights
The collaboration launched a programme that ensures a safe and reliable user experience online.
SGX RegCo expects requisitionists to follow Companies Act Section 176,177
Requisitionists could utilise either one to convene a Requisitioned Meeting.
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