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Employment rate rose to 80.8% in June despite economic slowdown
Employment rate rose to 80.8% in June despite economic slowdown
But income growth grew at a slower pace.
RHT Health Trust seeks to suspend EGM for winding up process
The Indian Supreme Court said the $895.55m disposal of RHT’s portfolio, which is part of the winding up, violated its orders.
3 in 5 consumers would ditch brands with low-quality ads
68% think brands are accountable for the content in their ads.
Hiap Seng Engineering suspends share trading amidst restructuring
It eyes scaling down its EPC projects.
SGBike becomes Singapore's biggest bike-share operator after licence transition
It will have a 25,000-strong fleet.
SGX launches variable rates for securities borrowing and lending programme
Borrowing rates for index stocks, REITs, and business trusts will be changed from 6% to 0.5% per annum.
Only 1 in 4 businesses run by women as gender gap persists
Entrepreneurial activity rate compared to men is also low, with only 7.2 female entrepreneurs for every 14.8 male entrepreneurs.
Returns of CPFIS-included funds rose 0.18% in Q3
Positive returns of 0.47% were recorded amongst investment-linked insurance products.
Chart of the Day: Check out the most popular projects for HDB upgraders in Q2
Three out of the top five projects are located in the RCR.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.24%
Golden Agri-Res led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 4.76% growth.
Carro, NTUC Income launch pay-as-you-drive insurance
Premiums will be based on the number of kilometres driven each month.
Competition watchdog launches consultation on SIA and Malaysia Airlines tieup
The two airlines insisted that they will still face competition with low-cost carriers.
HSBC Singapore adds experiential offering for ultra-rich clients
The Jade offering is for HNWIs with at least $1.2m in cash or investments in the bank.
Singapore to benefit from improving semiconductor sales in Asia
The output of the electronics cluster has already grown 0.4% in October.
How long-time friendship evolved into a $10m food venture for the heartlands
Coffee Hive started in a dingy 500sqft space but has since grown into a multi-brand company with overseas prospects.
Find out who won at this year's SBR Management Excellence Awards
Over 150 corporate leaders across industries graced the event, with SBR handing out 28 awards.
Hyflux subsidiary inks deed of novation for AWDEC desalination package
Hyflux will be discharged from all rights, duties, obligations, claims and demands under the deal.
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