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SG, Vietnam boost cooperation in new and emerging sectors
SG, Vietnam boost cooperation in new and emerging sectors
Amongst sectors where the two countries will collaborate include energy connectivity.
IHH Healthcare beefs up stake in India’s Gleneagles Global Hospitals
The SG-based healthcare provider acquired the additional stake for $121.1m.
SG, India kickstart cross-border trade financing
The countries had their first live transaction using the TradeTrust Framework.
Manufacturing growth to return to positive territories in 4Q23: experts
In July, output rose by 4.1% MoM.
Business receipts of service industries rise 3.9% YoY in 2Q23
Recreation & Personal Services had the highest growth in revenue amongst industries.
Manufacturing output dips 0.9% in July
Excluding the biomedical manufacturing segment, the output would’ve grown by 1.7%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI increases 0.26%
Sembcorp Industries, highest stock, closed trading at 2.28%.
SBV joins Singapore’s central bank and other ASEAN countries in RPC initiative
It will boost collaboration on payment connectivity.
CGS-CIMB rolls out Vietnam ETF on SGX
The ETF can raise around $35m.
Gen ‘Z’ to change the course of insurance: Igloo
The emerging trends include embedded insurance, pet insurance, and gaming insurance.
MOH, Australia sign MOU to boost health coordination amidst ageing population
Potential collaborations are in aged care, primary care, and health financing.
IMDA and tech ecosystem partners to help SMEs in automating and integrating workflows
Enterprise automation firm will work to onboard 1,500 SMEs in the scheme.
Other markets may overtake SG data centre capacity: study
This is due to a limited pipeline of planned and under-construction supply.
Atome rises as the most popular BNPL option in SG
In Asia, the platform ranked second most popular behind Klarna.
SG and Qatar ink 5 MOUs for water-related research and business digitalisation
The MOUs also include cooperation in social development, family, and education.
SP Group to develop smart energy solutions for industrial park in Vietnam
Frasers Property Vietnam is the developer of the industrial park.
PropertyGuru reports $6m net loss in 2Q23
The company recorded a net loss despite a 12% YoY increase in its revenue.
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