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Jardine C&C 9M 2024 profits weighed down by weak car sales, currency
Jardine C&C 9M 2024 profits weighed down by weak car sales, currency
Singapore, Indonesia, and Vietnam all had reduced contributions.
Over 1 in 2 Singapore firms plan overseas expansion in 2024
The top markets for expansion are Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Japan Food Holdings suffers $1.6m net loss in HY 2025
Higher operating expenses drove the decline.
Wilmar CEO raises stake with 1.15 million share purchase
He acquired the shares at $3.080 apiece.
Singapore advances to top spot in global digital competitiveness rankings
It moved two places up.
Zixin Group posts $1.45m profit in H1 FY2025
This is a turnaround from the $632,304 loss recorded in the same period last year.
Non-landed homes rental index inches up by 0.5% in Q3
This followed three consecutive quarters of decline.
Singapore Tourism Board unveils two initiatives to boost sustainable tourism
Tourist attractions may pursue certification starting in 2026.
SG justifies blocking $2b capital withdrawal in Income-Allianz deal
This proposed extraction does not align with the representations made to MCCY.
Law increases shared parental and mandatory paternity leave
It will start on 1 April 2025.
NEA approves LTVP holders as hawker assistants to address labour shortages
Productivity programs were launched to reduce labour dependency.
GP Industries’ profit rises by almost 63% YoY in H1
Revenue increases were seen in its battery and audio businesses.
Singapore targets ransomware with tougher policies, avoids payouts
New task forces, regulations, and public-private efforts shape a ransomware-resistant Singapore.
Sembcorp signs deal for hydrogen pipeline linking Indonesia and Singapore
Hydrogen may soon be transported between the two countries.
CPFIS funds' annual returns rise to 14.71% in Q3
Its quarterly average return, however, fell to 2.54% from 3.11% in Q2.
MSME share in Singapore e-commerce exports set to decline despite growth by 2028
Its share of revenues is expected to decline to 43% from 45%.
Singapore companies' AI readiness unchanged amidst lack of skilled talent: report
Notably, 18% of companies plan to increase AI funding to over 40% of the budget in the next years.
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