Singapore
Singapore’s STI projected to hit 3,950 by 2025 on strong bank performance: DBS
Singapore’s STI projected to hit 3,950 by 2025 on strong bank performance: DBS
Due to bank-heavyweight stocks, supported by slower Fed rate cuts and stable bank earnings.
MAS extends economics and finance program with NUS to 2029
The program will now include rising academic stars and industry practitioners.
IMDA expands job opportunities in media with updated skills framework
It will also launch apprenticeship programs in collaboration with seven media companies.
Medtecs International asks Resilient Medical to pay $30.65m outstanding balance
They are given only 21 days to pay their outstanding balance.
Singapore’s aged care homes fall short
Their services are routinary and not personalised mainly due to resource constraints.
bolttech bags two accolades at SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024
The leading insurtech posted notable growth in Southeast Asia with the direction of its Group Chief Product Officer Melissa Wong and Southeast Asia CEO Baldev Singh.
Singapore sees growing cybersecurity risks due to employee behaviour
Singapore employees have been found to engage in habits that compromise company data and security.
Singapore recorded over 500,000 cyber threats in H1 2024
It is the lowest number recorded in the region.
PropNex sees Chuan Grove as top pick amongst H2 2024 GLS sites
The site is expected to attract 5 to 6 bids.
Heeton Capital taps Astra Horizon, NineCo to buy UK aparthotel
The group aims to expand its investment portfolio and build revenue streams.
HDB resale prices rise 10.4% YoY in November
Resale volume fell 8.7% YoY.
A*STAR SIFBI, Monell Chemical Senses Center partner for 5-year sensory science research
They aim to develop sensory testing protocols specific to Asians by integrating traditional Eastern culinary practices.
SG’s clean energy initiative receives $67.3m investment from AUS
The initiative aims to support clean energy transition across Southeast Asia.
Pang Pok steps down as GS Holdings CEO
He will be succeeded by the newly appointed acting CEO Loo Hee Guan.
KoolLogix, A*STAR unveil $8m joint lab to develop cooling solutions for AI data centres
They have also introduced the new HRM50 Series, built to meet the extreme cooling needs of AI-intensive environments.
Far East Group establishes board sustainability committee
The group has appointed Linda Hoon Siew Kin as the independent director.
Dasin Retail Trust seeks 6-month court stay
A report was filed regarding suspicious buy-back arrangements at pre-agreed prices.
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