Singapore
GXS Bank launches credit card with flat fees and no interest
GXS Bank launches credit card with flat fees and no interest
It has a limit of S$500 with a S$5 extension fee.
ST Engineering wins 15-year MRO contract with Akasa Air
ST Engineering will handle Akasa Air’s LEAP-1B engines.
KLA wraps up phase 1 construction of new Singapore semiconductor plant
The facility will create 400 new jobs in Singapore.
STI dollar-cost averaging yields 5.7% CAGR since 2019
The STI generated a 37% total return, outperforming other indices.
KKH unveils 15 programmes to boost population health, fertility rates
One key programme aims to maintain metabolic wellness and prevent new health risks.
Vouch raises $3.3m in new funding round
The startup has also announced the expansion of its product suite.
CCCS lifts capacity rules for Emirates and Qantas on Singapore-Australia routes
The commission received no third-party feedback on the release concerns.
UOL's Meyer Blue sells over 50% of units during private launch
Among the units sold were two penthouses.
UOB extends takeover offer for Silverlake Axis shares to 21 October
UOB said that the offer is final and there will be no increase in the offer consideration.
APAC Realty and NexUS Global Realty ink MoU to boost cross-border real estate transactions
The partnership will also strengthen agent-investor ties and create new opportunities for clients in both regions.
A*STAR and Flagship Pioneering commit $100m for health, sustainability R&D
The partners will also co-develop technologies in strategic areas.
Ong Beng Seng retains role as Hotel Properties MD despite court charges
One is facing charges of abetting obstruction of justice.
Singapore IPOs in 9M24 fall 67% YoY
There was only one IPO in Singapore.
Gov't clarifies due diligence for real estate agents, lawyers in AML update
It also strengthened the detection and enforcement aspects of its AML framework.
Mencast shareholder sells 5.12 million shares for $150,178
Their total percentage of total shares decreased to 4.63% from 5.74%.
Cove Aesthetics Medispa, Skin Inc. team up to enhance aesthetic care experience
Skin Inc. leverages its skin profiles to give data-driven skincare recommendations.
CHO to receive additional $1.63m from arbitration case
This brings the aggregate amount awarded to $3.9m.
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