Singapore
MOH to hire over 4,000 new nurses by end of 2023
MOH to hire over 4,000 new nurses by end of 2023
The new nurses to be onboarded next year are 700 more than the 2021 figure.
Full-year outlook for economy narrows to 3.5% due to softened global demand
Electronics and chemical clusters will suffer from impacts in weaker demand.
Yangzijiang Financial, Heliconia join hands to invest in promising SMEs in SG
The parties are targeting to invest up to $150m.
Amidst weaker demand outlook, SG economy seen to grow by 0.5%-2.5% in 2023
There will be a global slowdown in semiconductors and wholesale trade.
Land site at Holland Rise GCB area up for sale for $106m
Its indicative price works out to approximately $2,000 per square foot.
Gov’t to modify upskilling courses as demand in industries heightens
SkillsFuture Series will be refreshed starting next year.
NanoTextile rolls out 2nd programme on textile and fashion sustainability
The programme comprises four pillars.
Risks ahead for SGX if average trading volume continues to be subdued
The securities daily derivatives average was down 1% month-on-month.
Exports may shrink anew in November as economy outlook dims: analyst
It contracted by 5.6% in October 2022 due to decline in electronics shipments.
Hybrid model causing stress to nine in 10 employees
This has led employees to look for jobs which allow more time for themselves.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.28%; Sembcorp Industries is top stock
Sembcorp Industries was the top active stock with a 2.34% increase.
Driving sustainability with Cooling-as-a-Service
Cooling is critical to our modern society. It provides comfort for buildings and essential temperature controls for mission critical infrastructure like data centres and pharmaceutical manufacturing. While cooling technologies keep us comfortable and safe, they also impact the climate. According to the World Green Building Council, the cooling, heating and lighting of buildings is responsible for around 28% of global CO2 emissions. In Singapore, buildings make up over 20% of carbon emissions.
Singapore Airlines to add more East, Southeast Asia flights
It will also increase Airbus A380 services to Australia.
Independent Reserve calls for regulatory action to protect crypto investors
The call came on the back of the FTX collapse.
After tolling system contracts, ST Engineering to post 14-17% profit growth
Its strong order book will raise the firm’s earnings growth.
A healthier choice thanks to Vitasoy Plant+
Vitasoy International Singapore wins at the 2022 SBR Designed in Singapore Awards.
No Signboard Holdings overall revenue down 29.5% due to low sales
The total revenue was at $4.5m in the nine months ending 30 June 2022.
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