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SIA passenger capacity contracts 79.6% YoY in January 2021
SIA passenger capacity contracts 79.6% YoY in January 2021
Air travel demand remains down due to ongoing travel restrictions and border controls.
UK-Singapore Free Trade Agreement comes into force
The agreement allows Singapore and UK business to enjoy the same EUSFTA benefits.
Daily Briefing: SG-based PE firm Novo Tellus raises $331m for second SEA fund; TRIVE Ventures launches $2.7m venture philanthropy fund
And Singapore swap shops offer alternative to fast fashion.
DBS FY2020 net profit falls 26% YoY to $4.72b
This is due to higher credit cost and decrease in net interest margins.
SATS narrows losses amidst strong cargo demand boost
The company recorded a 54% YoY revenue fall to $251m.
OCBC Bank, Charge+ ink deal to 'green' local transport sector
Charge+ will install 10,000 EV charging stations island-wide.
Singtel 3Q FY21 revenue dips by 3%
But it increased by 9% QoQ.
MTI maintains 4%-6% GDP growth forecast in 2021
The Singapore economy contracted by 5.4% in 2020.
GuocoLand to build largest garden collection in CBD
Architecture firm Ortus Design is the landscape architect of the project.
Government unveils Singapore Green Plan 2030
The plan highlights five key pillars.
Market Update: STI, Asian markets on hold for CNY holiday break
Major Asian markets, including the Straits Times Index, were closed on Friday for the Lunar New Year holiday .
Daily Briefing: 26,000 SG employers gained from the Jobs Growth Incentive as of October 2020; More elderly HDB residents prefer to age in place
And Singapore-based startups that are building solutions for people with disabilities.
Singapore economy expected to recover: JLL
Direct real estate transactions on the rise despite low volume in 2020.
GIC, CDH Investments partner for Philips' home appliances bid
They will submit a joint offer for the US$3.6b home appliance business.
Dell Technologies launches tech skill accelerator in Singapore
Three unique programs aim to upskill 3,000 Singaporeans.
ISCA rolls out $8m support fund
The fund aims to help the accountancy sector tide over the pandemic.
Simplifying management of spending rules with Volopay
The fintech startup offers a seamless, completely digital method of financial control.
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