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Singapore employers report turnover rise with delayed pay hikes
Singapore employers report turnover rise with delayed pay hikes
45% of employers surveyed either reduced or postponed pay rises this year, whilst 17% did not issue any salary increases.
Investors pivot to S-REITs, bank stocks as T-bill yields drop to 1.8%: analyst
The report said Singapore-listed REITs (S-REITs) and major local banks are well-positioned to absorb this liquidity shift.
Singapore launches $200m fund to build aviation workforce
The fund is part of a broader $1b package unveiled by the government in March.
RHB Singapore to lead group’s pivot toward ASEAN growth
In 2024, RHB Singapore reported an 18.6% increase in total income to $252.6m, whilst gross loans grew by 14.7% to $8.95b.
NHG Health expands access to diabetic foot and eye screenings
This fuels efforts to enhance early detection and management.
SCCCI and Maybank collaborate to drive more investments in JS-SEZ
The MoU is expected to benefit an estimated 5,000 SCCCI corporate members.
Tripartite MoU signed to expand RAS accessibility in Singapore
One key focus area is research into tele-surgical education and training.
Prime office rents rise 0.9% YoY in Q2
Knight Frank said Singapore’s prime office market remains stable.
Condo prices dip by 0.2% MoM in June
Year on year, overall rental prices increased by 2.5%.
Sing Holdings wins Chuan Grove tender
The partners will form a joint venture company to complete the acquisition.
PropNex inks partnerships on sustainability, healthcare
Under the MoU with Vantage Automotive, both organisations will promote green mobility.
OCBC, Singapore universities explore quantum tech in finance
The year-long partnerships aim to study the use of quantum computing and cryptography in derivative pricing, fraud detection, and data security.
SG-listed companies fall short in climate-related disclosure: report
Only 36% of listed companies have set net-zero targets, and a third of those have not disclosed any transition plans.
Singapore risks export slump in H2 as front-loading effects fade
Front-loading activity could lead to a slowdown in the months ahead, the report stated.
S-REITs hold DPU flat as market prices in rate-cut optimism: analyst
CGS International has reiterated its Overweight rating on the sector.
Singaporeans express low concern on AI fraud in travel sector
Willingness to verify identity on sharing economy platforms such as holiday rentals has fallen by 11 percentage points.
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