News
85% of Singaporeans now get news online: report
85% of Singaporeans now get news online: report
WhatsApp (33%), YouTube (32%), and Facebook (31%) are now the most commonly used platforms for accessing news.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.68%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson Holdings
Jardine Matheson Holdings is the top stock with a 0.94% increase.
NTU, WHO launch three-year project to modernise global food safety
This supports the WHO Global Strategy for Food Safety 2022–2030.
Resorts World Sentosa, National Arts Council launch sustainability arts fund
The fund will help local arts groups create works at the Singapore Oceanarium.
Economists slash Singapore growth forecast to 1.7% amidst global headwinds
The economy expanded 3.9% YoY in Q1.
Wilmar acquires full control of PZ Wilmar for $90m
Completion is expected in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Ossia International releases offeree circular following takeover offer
The offer closes on 9 July 2025.
Far East Orchard closes $166m UK student housing fund
Institutional investors contributed 63.5% of the total.
UOB becomes direct participant of China’s cross-border interbank payment system
UOB will provide one-stop cross border RMB clearing, settlement, and payments.
Tax Academy Singapore, ICAEW to advance expertise and innovation in taxation
The partnership aims to build a future-ready tax workforce.
SATS Subsidiary WFS prices US$100m notes due 2030
Part of SATS’ US$3b multicurrency debt issuance programme.
Enterprise Singapore, CapitaLand launch retail challenge for local brands
Winners get mall space and funding support.
CICT increases Euro Medium Term Note programme to US$7b
It increases the programme limit from US$3b to US$7b.
Singapore sees rising demand for technical roles
Hiring in other segments remains mixed.
Hoi Hup Realty gets greenlight for London site redevelopment
The site is a major office-led regeneration of a 1.4-acre island site comprising three buildings.
RTX, EDB signs 10-year strategic collaboration in Singapore
Core areas include manufacturing and talent, and skills development.
NTUC and partners set up job match for Jetstar Asia’s retrenched staff
There are over 1,400 job openings, including roles for pilots and cabin crew.
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