Singapore
MOM, MTI roll out Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities scheme
MOM, MTI roll out Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities scheme
The scheme complements recent changes to the work pass framework.
Bunker sales up 3.58% YoY to 4.37 million tonnes in November
This is the highest sale recorded in 22 months.
Chip Eng Seng to acquire remaining 30% stake at Maldives JV for US$1.3m
The company will fund the acquisition from internal cash resources.
Pan-United offers on-demand environmental product declaration
It is the first concrete company to provide EPDs in Asia.
Singapore’s tourism declines in November
Visitor arrivals during the month stood at 816,250.
What can entice Singaporeans to visit hospitality venues this Christmas?
Half of them plan to spend an average of $106 on drinking or dining out during the holidays.
Chart of the Day: Change in Singaporeans’ media consumption
Around 31% would visit websites and apps more in the next 12 months.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.98%; Hongkong Land is most active stock
Hongkong Land was the top stock with a 4.75% growth.
Enhancing workplace safety through transformative technologies
Singapore has made significant strides in improving workplace health and safety over the past few years. According to a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) report, the average rate over a rolling three-year period was an all-time low of one death per 100,000 workers. However, there has been an alarming spate of workplace-related accidents and deaths this year.
What are the top submarkets for private non-landed rents in November?
The median rental price for a 3-bedroom apartment in the top market is $15,000/month.
Keppel debuts in Dow Jones Sustainability World, APAC Indices
It was amongst the 38 additions to the DJSI World.
Singapore Airlines to ban emotional support dogs from flights
The ban will begin on 1 April 2023.
Condo resale volumes drop 9.4% MoM in November
In November, 1,124 units got resold.
Condo resale prices jump 10.8% YoY in November
Across submarkets, RCR posted the highest year-on-year price increase.
Analyst sees banking ROE improvement due to NIM expansion
RHB said there will be tailwinds from hikes in federal funds rate.
5 factors affecting Singaporeans' selection of employers
Young employees prioritise income the most.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.19%, Wilmar International is leading
Wilmar International is the outperformer.
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