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IRAS recovers $79m in taxes and penalties
IRAS recovers $79m in taxes and penalties
The audits revealed 4 common tax filing mistakes amongst companies.
Singapore to centralise gas procurement to ensure stable supply
A new entity, Gasco, will lead the procurement of gas supply.
SG’s bolttech partners with Three Sweden for gadget protection
The insurance is underwritten by AIG.
Liberty Mutual Re names Alex Koh as senior underwriter in Singapore
Koh will be managing and expanding LM Re's existing reinsurance portfolio.
Singapore Polytechnic and Microsoft ally for digital manufacturing push
Its goal is to aid Singapore’s target of boosting the sector by 50%.
SG, Saudi boost cooperation on digital economy, energy efficiency
Through the Energy Cooperation Roadmap, the parties will create low-carbon solutions, amongst others.
Suntec REIT’s distributable income falls 13.3% YoY to $52m in 3Q23
Given the decline, the REIT proposed a 14.0% YoY lower DPU.
Yangzijiang CEO Vincent Toe to end term on April 2024
Executive Chairman Ren Yuanlin will replace Toe.
Keppel taps Kevin Chng as CFO
Chng will replace Chan Hon Chew, who will retire on 31 December.
Hotel RevPAR in Singapore is highest in APAC: report
As of the end of September, Singapore’s RevPAR was US$191.6.
DBS vs OCBC: Which bank will perform better in 3Q23?
Both banks are expected to post year-on-year growths during the quarter.
JTC opens 2 new A*STAR facilities in Jurong Innovation District
The research institutes are situated at CleanTech Park’s CT2B and CT3.
SG launches cybersecurity training programme
In support, SG will extend its $30m cyber capacity-building commitment to 2026.
CSA taps Microsoft, Google to strengthen national cybersecurity
The parties will facilitate cyber threat intelligence sharing amongst others.
CSA launches ‘handbook’ to guide SMEs on cloud cybersecurity risks
It provides steps to fight cyber attacks and cloud-based role training.
HDB to redevelop Tanglin Halt estate
The redevelopment will introduce 5,500 new flats.
Marina Bay Sands adjusted property EBITDA up 30.1% to $491m in Q3
This is on the back of the recovery in travel and tourism spending.
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