News
DBS' new scheme to help hawkers boost monthly income by 10%
The Adopt-a-Hawker Centre pilot programme was first launched in Tanjong Pagar Plaza Market and Food Centre.
IRAS disburses $28.2b grants to support businesses, jobs in pandemic
The value was published in a release by IRAS.
Keppel DC Reit acquires $59.9m data centre in Netherlands
The acquired asset is the third data centre by the company in the country.
ComfortDelGro spearheads electric vehicle charging in Singapore
Three out of five regions will be covered by this initiative.
Daily briefing: SEA may lose $28t for climate change inaction; Singapore asks Binance to stop operations
And 755 travellers get vaccinated travel passes.
Market Update: STI Down 0.15%
Mapletree, SGX, and ThaiBev were seen with the most growth.
SG factory output slows in August
Singapore was not unscathed with the regional decline of the manufacturing purchasing manager’s index (PMI).
Yokohama IR bid loss won't affect Genting Singapore’s earnings forecast: RHB
Recurring profit for 2021 is expected to reach S$234m.
SGX issues rules to allow SPAC listing
The new rules for the SPAC listing are effective starting 3 September.
Singapore joins multi-central-bank project to test CBDC use for international settlements
The BIS Innovation Hub’s Singapore centre will lead the project.
ST Engineering, Siemens Mobility consortium snags $180m rail lines contract
The contract is worth $180m.
Aimazing launches retail analytics for mall operators, businesses
This will provide mall operators and retailers with data on consumer behaviour and their business performance.
PropertyGuru's Green Score to asses HDB, condo 'eco-friendliness'
The new rating is aimed towards supporting environment-friendly lifestyles.
SGX-backed ADDX advances China footprint with $268m agreement
The investment is tied to a government quota for Chinese offshore investments.
You go granny! More SG seniors turn to online shopping
Approximately 30% of Singapore seniors now prefer to shop online.
Tax collection declines 7.3% to S$49.6b in FY2020/21
This is due to reduced business activities due to COVID-19.
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