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Singapore pharma firm debuts on Korean main bourse
Singapore pharma firm debuts on Korean main bourse
The firm develops biosimilars, new antibody therapeutics.
Life insurers' new premiums jump 3% to $4.38b for Q4 2020
New policies bought online surged to 206,679, most of which were single premiums.
Singapore ranks 5th amongst biggest data centre markets: report
This is amidst Singapore’s existing markets, dense fiber, and array of services.
Budget 2021 should focus on support schemes, workplace transformation: Deloitte
Technology and innovation to remain key factors in Singapore’s future.
EDB, ESG reveal Southeast Asia Manufacturing Alliance
It will give SMEs and suppliers connections to manufacturers in member industrial parks.
Daily Briefing: Kairous Capital, SPH Ventures join TechNode Global's $1.34m seed round; Startup allows creation of over 100 premium ice cream from a mini capsule
And over 110,000 locals hired under Jobs Growth Incentive scheme in two months.
Singapore retail sales slipped by 15.3% in 2020
OCBC has forecasted that retail sales will rebound by 12.5% YoY in 2021.
CapitaLand, Shopee launch IMM virtual mall
It’s the first-ever virtual mall on Shopee’s platform.
Zebra Technologies reveals expanded APAC HQ in Singapore
The office is located at Frasers Tower, comprising 21,000 sq ft of space.
Property Affordability Rating dips as prices rise: study
Most Millennials prefer buying property than renting.
Enhance tax regime for key sectors in Budget 2021: EY
New tax schemes would help cushion the impact of the pandemic.
Market Update: Singapore shares close trading week flat
The Straits Times Index ended on Friday with a slight uptick of about 1.53 points or 0.05% at 2,907.11.
Innovations on the rise in the retail market
Online shopping festivals and livestreaming are becoming the trend for e-commerce players in the region.
Daily Briefing: Fewer Singapore firms expanded overseas last year, more press on with productivity efforts; Sengkang-Punggol LRT to get 17 new two-car trains to boost capacity
And How investing in gender inclusion can drive growth in Singapore’s tech sector.
Keppel Infrastructure, PUB open Singapore's fourth desalination plant
KMEDP can produce 137,000 cubic metres of fresh drinking water daily.
Shophouse market continues to soar in 2021: report
Recovery in H2 2020 was fueled by interest from buyers as the economy opened.
SingPost operating profit drop 38% YoY to $26m in Q3
Its revenue for Q3 rose 1% QoQ to $351m.
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