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SG’s CGH unveils first Nature-Based Therapy programme

During the sessions, patients are guided to observe their surroundings.

Half of private bank accounts opened in under a month

Most PBIG members have cut opening times since end-2025.

Singapore retail sales edge up 0.7% in August

Cosmetics, toiletries, and medical goods leads growth at 11.2%.

Lucerne Grand sells about 61% of units at launch

Experts attributed the take-up to Lakeside MRT access, manageable prices.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.52%; Top stock is Venture Manufacturing

Venture Manufacturing is the top stock with a 2.62% increase.

MAS names Jacqueline Loh principal advisor to the MD office

Loo Siew Yee will succeed Loh as deputy managing director.

IOI Properties to acquire Shenton 101 for $1

The acquisition is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Employers tighten hiring amidst costs, chase AI talent: PERSOL

AI and data skills command premium salaries of up to $15,000 a month.

Singapore launches $30.4m construction technology research programme

It targets up to a 40% cut in embodied carbon in urban development.

Singapore digital economy surges to $144.1b, now 19% of GDP

AI adoption amongst small and medium-sized enterprises increased to 23.4%.

Ookla finds wide variance in Singapore 5G call setup times

Singtel’s VoNR was 12% faster and StarHub 32% slower than VoLTE.

OCBC seniors' digital payment transactions surge 60% in 12 months

Overseas scan & pay transactions doubled, with China making up 80% of the value.

Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS passenger service set for February 2027

Final system tests are due by 31 December before safety certification and regulatory approvals.

IFS Capital signs $79m loan securitisation to fund MSME lending

The loans are backed by Singapore real estate and sold to a special purpose vehicle.