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Grab Singapore unveils sustainability initiatives
Grab Singapore unveils sustainability initiatives
The company gives passengers options to participate in its bid for a sustainable operation and eyes a full fleet running using cleaner energy by 2030.
Hyflux to divest 30% stake in desalination plant to Keppel subsidiary
This sale will give Keppel Infrastructure Trust 100% stake in the SingSpring Desalination Plant.
CapitaLand launches second logistics private fund in India worth S$400m
This follows CapitaLand’s S$400m Ascendas India Logistics Programme it launched in 2018.
Around 20,000 jobs expected in digital, ICM sector: Josephine Teo
Jobs in the infocomm media sector grew by 5% in the last few years, the Minister for Communications and Information said.
Changi’s second season of online shopping marathon takes off
The iShopathon campaign sees up to 60% off for over 19,000 products.
Daily briefing: Full COVID-19 vaccination protects against Delta variant by nearly 70%; Groups of 8 may be allowed to gather, if fully vaccinated
And Supermarkets to require TraceTogether-only SafeEntry and SafeEntry Gateways.
Market Update: STI down 1.65%
Only Jardine Matheson, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, and Dairy Farm stayed on the green.
Chart of the Day: 5 of SGX's tech stocks average 25% total return in H1 2021
The 20 most traded manufacturing stocks contributed 20% to the combined average daily turnover.
Singaporean Gen Z prioritises health over career: survey
Two in three believe having healthy skin is an important aspect of overall health.
Singapore parents prioritise children's expenses over retirement: study
Parents spend almost 20% of their income on their children but less than 7% on their own retirement planning.
6 in 10 Singaporeans back criminalising creator, sharer of fake info
Singaporeans were looking at the government and regulators to address the issue of the spread of fake information.
What are the key features of the new Copyright Bill?
If passed, the bill will be operationalised in November 2021.
Singtel launches 5G roaming service
The company launched the service to support athletes in Tokyo Olympics.
Yanlord pre-sales slip by 3.7% in first half
The SGX-listed real estate firm’s contracted pre-sales was at $5.97b.
Which SG companies have the best management?
Deloitte announces the six winners of their Best Managed Companies award.
1 in 4 employees feels less connected working remotely
The majority of Singaporean workers prefer hybrid work models and flexible working hours.
Additional $1.2b announced for COVID-19 support measures
This includes the extension of the Job Support Scheme for vulnerable industries.
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