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Malaysia National Business Awards 2021 opens doors for nominations

Malaysia National Business Awards 2021 opens doors for nominations

Entries can be submitted until 5 March 2021. The highly anticipated awards program for local businesses comes to Malaysia as Singapore Business Review opens the nomination for the inaugural Malaysia National Business Awards.

Daily Briefing: MAS urges households to be prudent in expenses; F&B outlets seeing slow recovery

And SG’s Tazapay raises $4.29m led by Sequoia India’s Surge, Saison Capital.

OCBC adopts Equator Principles

This strengthens its environment and social (E&S) risk management disclosure.

GIC joins CDP signatories in sustainable investing programme

GIC joins 560 investors in requesting companies to disclose their environmental data.

MAS to grant non-bank financial institutions access to FAST, PayNow

Beginning February 2021, NFI e-wallet users will be able to make real-time transfers to banks.

MAS orders removal of EH-REIT manager

The order follows a notice of intention issued on 26 October.

CapitaLand divests properties amidst portfolio reconstruction

The total value of these divestments are at $448.7m.

J&T Express opens third warehouse in Singapore

It has also accelerated its expansion plans for additional warehouses.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI marks highest monthly gain, despite losses on Monday

The Straits Times Index shed 49.87 points or about 1.75%, to finish trading at 2,805.95 on Monday.

HDT retreats from its Singapore taxi business

HDT Singapore Holdings will shut its unique electric taxi business in Singapore, due in part to losses associated with the pandemic.

UOB expands its presence in Vietnam

UOB is stepping up its efforts to help companies seize opportunities in the region’s fastest-growing economy, Vietnam.

Landmark condominium achieves 90% clearance in first tranche of sales

The upcoming Landmark residential development, near Outram Park, has seen a strong level of buyer interest after only its first day of sales on Saturday. Over 90% of the 120 selected units that were made available achieved a sale.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI ends trading week in the red

The Straits Times Index extended its losses for three successive days at the end of last week, finishing Friday's trading 1.66 points, or 0.06%, at 2,855.82.

STI Investing reaches $2b milestone

The Index saw increased long-term passive investor participation through its two ETFs.

American billionaire Ray Dalio to open Singapore family office

Asian family offices have surpassed global peers due to Chinese stocks.

Overall job postings recovering: job platform

Recovery is concentrated on certain industries and roles.