Singapore
SGX securities trading turnover up 51% in November
SGX securities trading turnover up 51% in November
SDAV also increased by 51% YoY to $1.44b, a 17% rise MoM.
Resident employment rises 4,000 in Q3
It was driven by strong hiring in outward-oriented sectors.
Employers unveil key strategies to advance gender equality
Experts expect 31% of companies to achieve workplace parity by 2025.
Transport, logistics, and automotive sector to lead employment in Q1 2025
The energy and utilities sector has the lowest employment outlook, at -29%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.03%; Top stock is Singtel
Singtel is the top stock with a 1.32% increase.
Philips partners with SGH to establish MRI training centre in Singapore
The training center will facilitate the upskilling of radiographers in Singapore.
CapitaLand China Trust manager taps Gerry Chan as new CEO
He was also appointed as an executive non-independent director and a member of the executive committee.
Self-storage adoption grows 14% YoY amongst Singapore SMEs
The return-to-office trend and the rise of e-commerce are driving this demand.
Singlife appoints Amundi for its low carbon transition strategy
The company will allocate 20% of its public equities for Amundi to manage.
Temasek launches $10b private credit platform
The platform will be led by Nicolas Debetencourt.
HSBC appoints Annie Lim as GPB desk head for Singapore
Lim joins from Lombard Odier and spent 11 years with Credit Suisse.
H1 2025 GLS Programme to supply 8,505 private residential units
The units will be spread across various locations to cater to owner-occupation and rental demand.
Charlton Media Group acquires the Marine & Industrial Report Newspaper
The company will expand readership and create an awards program and events for the marine and offshore sectors.
Singapore push versus phishing may increase compliance costs
Including e-commerce, social media, and ISPs in the mandate may be a wise move.
Green shipping support tepid amongst Singapore SMEs
Only 23% are willing to spend more on sustainable shipping.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.45%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg SGD
YZJ Shipbldg SGD is the top stock with a 1.89% increase.
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