News
4 in 10 business leaders diversify supply chain sources
The pandemic exposed weaknesses in the lean ‘just-in-time’ model, KPMG said.
Deloitte appoints new Treasury Advisory lead in Southeast Asia
Valerie Heng, a new senior hire in Singapore, has over 20 years of experience.
OCBC Bank designates new human resources head
Lee Hwee Boon will assume her new post on 24 June.
Frasers Property secures $587.9m green financing for Australian business
It is the fourth green financing for its Australian business.
'Working hard' is not for Gen Zs and Millennials: survey
More than six in 10 workers said sacrificing personal time will raise salaries.
Chart of the day: Service industry business receipts leaps 13.2% in Q1
The quarterly change saw business receipts dip by 1.6%.
Market update: STI up at 0.67%
Jardine Matheson Holdings was at the top.
Changi Airport increases flights to South Korea by 60%
The airport announced three new airlines in operation.
HDB launches over 4,500 BTO flats across 5 projects
The May 2022 BTO exercise features two projects under the Prime Location Public Housing model.
SG joins First Movers Coalition in bid to decarbonise sectors
The FMC seeks to create markets for clean energy technologies.
Lee to Japan: Make greater contributions to regional cooperation
Japan should come to terms with its past to do this.
Singtel’s net profit soars to S$994.5m in H2
This is up from 87.6m in the same period last year.
Transport engineering sector keeps manufacturing growth outlook at 4%
The sector’s growth stays as borders keep reopening.
MAS slaps S$330m add'l capital requirement at OCBC after phishing fiasco
The review found deficiencies in the bank’s risk mitigation and incident management.
Industrial production up by 6.2% YoY in April: EDB
It is the seventh month that production expanded.
Chart of the day: 42% of S’poreans willing to have their shopping data stored
However, this is only if retailers can give assurance on security and privacy.
Commentary
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When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?