Singapore
Chart of the Day: SG healthcare spending to reach $45.9b in 2030
Chart of the Day: SG healthcare spending to reach $45.9b in 2030
Fitch Solutions expects the government to ramp up its healthcare expenditure in the coming years.
Daily briefing: 6 new Thomson-East Coast Line stations; BTO flat buyers worry about long waits
And a homegrown SAAS platform for the F&B industry raises $6.5m in seed funding.
Market Update: STI down 0.92%
The Straits Time Index closed at 3.080.73, or down 0.92%, on the last Friday of August.
SIA to upcycle old aircraft parts
The retired commercial aircraft parts will be repurposed into unique retail products.
Business should balance business, technology priorities to ensure security: Fortinet
Only 34% of organisations have a “robust” approach to cybersecurity.
Gov’t rolls out digital plan to help construction, maintenance industries
More than 500 businesses and 30,000 employees can expect benefits from this programme.
#WhatsHappening: Key trends in Twitter among Singaporean consumers
Their conversations revolve around food, home and self-care.
Lendlease’s csuites reach full occupancy
Its AAA office towers attained almost 100% occupancy.
Singapore is 17th most expensive location to send expat workers
The expatriate pay package for mid-level workers costs around US$225,171 annually.
Daily briefing: Foreign minister says finding COVID origins needs ‘transparency’; NTUC wants support for unemployed
And CAAS reported 240 air travel passes to those coming from Hong Kong and Macao.
Market Update: STI up 0.07%
DairyFarm, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, and DBS were seen with the most growth today.
Krisflyer to launch chartered cruise experience for members
The cruise will take place from 17 to 19 November.
MAS outlines data governance for public cloud environment
The recently issued advisory to all financial institutions operating in the country, by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), outlined a need for a comprehensive view to developing a public cloud risk management strategy.
Utility stocks average 24% total returns for 2021 YTD
Five companies make up the returns.
Razer net profit up $42.37m for H1 2021
The value is an increase compared to last year’s net loss of $24m (US$17.7).
Temasek Foundation, CHI to provide up to S$1.2m project fund for Healthcare Innomatch Winners
The three winning start-ups and SMEs presented innovative healthcare solutions.
Frasers Hospitality revamps staycation deals for approaching school holidays
Prices range from $170 to $200 per night.
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