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Singapore retail sales growth slows to 1.5% in July
Singapore retail sales growth slows to 1.5% in July
Recreational goods and watches and jewellery led annual gains.
Singapore manufacturing set for 9% growth in 2026, RHB says
However, energy-intensive clusters face rising costs and supply-chain pressures.
Four arrested as MOM probes foreign worker employment offences
The directors are suspected of making fraudulent CPF contributions to inflate their foreign worker quotas.
DHL unit to build healthcare cold chain hub at Changi Nexus One
The 3,047 sq.m facility will open by end-2027 with direct airside access.
Marco Polo Marine sets $139m shipyard reverse takeover
The deal could give the company up to a 76.8% stake in the enlarged entity.
Beng Kuang's ASOM secures $7.4m Angola works order
The works comprises the supply and mobilisation of offshore personnel for tank works.
SIT pilots 2+2 work-study model, giving students nearly two years of training
The extended work-study programme will begin in September 2027.
Singapore-Laos deal sets binding framework for carbon-credit transfer
The agreement covers credit generation and transfers under Article 6.
HDB commercial units in Toa Payoh, Jurong East up for sale at $38m
The four assets offer net yields above 3.7%.
Tax revenue rises 9.4% to $97.3b on stronger economic activity
Collections accounted for 74.8% of the government’s operating revenue.
Barclays launches Singapore private bank booking centre
The bank said that it strengthens its ability to service UHNW clients and family offices.
Government keeping hands off Temasek investment decisions, Shanmugam says
Political pressure could compromise commercial discipline, the senior minister added.
Factory output, new orders support Singapore's modest PMI gain in August
Its Manufacturing PMI inched up to 51.5 from 51.4 in July.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.94%; Top stock is Yangzijiang Shipbuilding
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is the top stock with a 4.66% increase.
Worker dormitory rents rise 2.1% in H1
Average bed rents rose to $495 per bed/month.
HK Mineral Boutique owner not part of DNA Brands probe, Singapore watchdog says
The CCS refund scheme covers Singapore outlets run by DNA Brands.
Middle East conflict tops risk list in September, MAS says
A bursting of the “AI bubble" was the second most-cited downside risk.
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