News
Salary hike to stay modest in 2025 for S’porean workers: Aon
Salary hike to stay modest in 2025 for S’porean workers: Aon
The attrition rate rose to 16.7% YoY this year.
BlackRock and MAS to launch debt program for decarbonization projects in SEA
They seek to raise around US$5b from public and private sources.
Singapore commits US$500M for Asia-wide decarbonization efforts
The fund will be used to raise US$5b to support green transition in Asia.
STI total returns reach 19.1% YTD
Banking and real estate made up 70% of the STI.
Singapore ranked second-best city for software careers: Nsoft
It leads in job availability with 13,412 open roles and 2,461 software companies.
Singapore strengthens international criminal cooperation with MACMA amendment bill
The bill had its second reading on 11 November.
Asian Pay TV Trust's Q3 net profit declines to $6.5m
Total revenue decreased by 3% to $63.6m.
iWOW Technology's net profit falls by 57% in H1
Earnings per share stood at $0.05.
Riverstone Holdings' Q3 net profit jumps to $21.73m
The group's revenue rose to $89.83m thanks to increased production volume.
New bill reduces insolvency filing costs, introduces streamlined criteria
Companies need to meet just one criterion.
Bill allows police to restrict funds transfer for scams
The restriction will last 30 days.
Grab swings back to black with US$15m profit in Q3 2024
In Q3 2023, it posted a US$99m loss.
CICT divests 21 Collyer Quay for $688m to bolster capital
The business trust expects to gain $681.7m from the divestment.
Food Empire revenue rises 11.4% in Q3, driven by Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia reported a 23.2% YoY higher revenue.
Singapore Airlines and Garuda expand codeshare with more daily Jakarta flights
SIA's Singapore-Jakarta daily flights will increase from 6 to 8.
Lendlease REIT’s portfolio occupancy rises to 89.5% on new leases
New leases secured at its Milan office building.
Gov’t expands MediShield Life healthcare coverage, raises premium subsidies
The government will expand coverage for mental health and outpatient services and provide premium top-ups.
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