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Shields up: Singapore amongst top 10 targeted countries for cloud threats
This comes from a survey conducted by McAfee.
Singapore retail sales down 2.8% in August 2021
Petrol service stations contributed the most with 23.7% yoy growth.
PayPal regional execs to keynote virtual forum on cross-border e-commerce as holiday season looms
The event aims to prepare merchants to sell cross-border during the holiday rush.
Manufacturing sector expands for the 15th straight month
Singapore's PMI eased slightly by 0.1 points to 50.8 in September.
Sembcorp Industries signs MOU to deliver decarbonised hydrogen to SG
The MOU was also signed by Chiyoda Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation.
Moneysense kicks off campaign to promote financial resilience
A seminar will be held from 20 October to 8 December.
ESG launches enhanced green financing scheme
This provides 70% risk-sharing to support lending by partner FIs.
SPH REIT net property income up 11.4% YoY
Its distribution per unit is up 98% YoY to 5.40 cents for FY2021.
Lendlease partners with Stora Enso for sustainable construction materials
A new studio for sustainable timber products will be built in Milan, Italy.
Market update: STI up 1.27%
Genting Singapore showed the most growth.
DBS, NTU launch program to help SMEs expand to APAC
About 30 SMEs are expected to participate in the first run of the ELT.
AIMS APAC REIT acquires largest asset Woolworths HQ
The acquisition will grow its AUM by 26.6% to $2.1b.
ST Engineering to acquire TransCore for $3.62b
The acquisition is set to bolster smart city growth.
MAS, Singapore banks build digital platform against money laundering
This will allow sharing of customer and transaction data on money laundering cases.
SG remains committed to reopening: Wong
He said they will also continue to protect lives and livelihoods.
Singpost to adopt cashless payment for GST and duties on overseas items
The company will no longer collect cash-on-delivery of GST liable items.
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