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Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy after board blocks settlement
Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy after board blocks settlement
Lenders acquired 25% of Del Monte Pacific Limited’s equity stake.
Low-emission GrabCab launched in Singapore
The service is intended to complement existing private-hire vehicles and increase accessibility for groups who do not use smartphones or mobile data.
Chinatown commercial property up for sale
The property occupies a land area of approximately 1,315 square feet and offers a total floor area of around 3,083 square feet.
Singapore salaries in consulting and tech see 27% jump
Consulting & Strategy and Science & Technology roles recorded a 27% jump in median pay between 2024 and 2025.
SIT launches Living Lab Network with 20,000 IoT sensors
The LLN is part of SIT’s ongoing efforts to integrate hands-on education with industry collaboration at its Punggol Campus.
Prestige landed home sales rise 34% in H1
67 homes priced above $10m (excluding Good Class Bungalows) changed hands between January and mid-June 2025.
PwC Singapore appoints 11 new partners across key practices
The new partners worked in areas such as financial due diligence, international tax, enterprise transformation, and assurance services.
APAC organisations lag in matching pay to employee skills: report
Most activity has focused on areas like career development, learning, and recruitment.
MAS fines five firms for AML breaches in June
The penalties were issued on 27 June 2025 following inspections that uncovered failures to comply with key AML/CFT requirements.
Fortress Minerals posts $3.2m net profit in Q1 2026
Revenue came in at $20.2m (US$15.9m).
UOB, Frasers Thailand to support investments in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia
UOB Thailand will offer financial solutions to business expanding in the three countries.
Mizuho Bank began streaming prices on SGX FX
The bank aims to offer enhanced service and unprecedented access to real-time market data.
MAS seeks feedback on product disclosure, complex product rules
MAS states its proposals aim to strengthen disclosure effectiveness.
MOH plans new not-for-profit private hospital
It aims to address soaring healthcare costs.
Ever Glory completes $31.5m acquisition of Guthrie Engineering
The payment for the acquisition will be made in two tranches.
HSBC Life Singapore appoints Chong to new commercial leadership role
Chong brings over 20 years of experience in banking and insurance.
High Court approves Thomson View en bloc sale
It is the largest residential collective sale since 2023.
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