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Singapore poised for consistent growth with strategic trade advantage
Singapore poised for consistent growth with strategic trade advantage
The city-state has leveraged its strengths and location for steady growth since 2017, KGI says.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.42%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 1.49% increase.
Manufacturing leads Singapore’s GDP growth with 11% YoY rise in Q3
GDP is expected to drop in 2025.
Singapore is world’s 9th most attractive city destination in 2024
This marks Singapore’s debut in the top 10.
Singapore emerges as top destination relocation in SEA
The city-state ranks 8th globally.
Singlife Connect 3.0 launched to build 'Beyond Insurance' ecosystem
It seeks to create integrated solutions in health, lifestyle, and financial literacy amongst others.
Ow Chio Kat buys 155,400 more shares from Hai Sun Hup Group
This increased his direct interest to 43.32%.
Manulife SG unveils two industry-first collaboration for cancer care, gut health
It will offer liquid biopsy for cancer care and gut health screening.
Hai Leck founder offers $0.55 per share to privatise company
Cheng holds 88.9% of Hai Leck.
Longbridge Group bags $133m more funding for international expansion
It also launched Longbridge Securities Singapore with no commission fees.
Sembcorp Industries receives South African court ruling on subsidiary sale
The appeal judgment affirmed that the share purchase agreement is valid and enforceable.
NTUC to raise retirement, re-employment ages for employees in 2025
The change affects 2,356 employees across NTUC, NTUC Club, and NTUC Enterprise.
SGX securities trading turnover up 51% in November
SDAV also increased by 51% YoY to $1.44b, a 17% rise MoM.
Resident employment rises 4,000 in Q3
It was driven by strong hiring in outward-oriented sectors.
Transport, logistics, and automotive sector to lead employment in Q1 2025
The energy and utilities sector has the lowest employment outlook, at -29%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.03%; Top stock is Singtel
Singtel is the top stock with a 1.32% increase.
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