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Loo Choon Yong acquires 1M more shares from Raffles Medical
Loo Choon Yong acquires 1M more shares from Raffles Medical
This increased his direct interest in the company to 13.37%.
SGX FX, SMBC team up to improve investor access to Japan’s markets
It aims to boost SGX FX’s liquidity and depth.
Singaporeans rely on CPF as primary source for healthcare future financing: report
Gen X and Baby Boomers were found to rely on CPF the most.
Lack of skills, global leadership exposure seen as barriers for senior-level hires
45% of employers cite skill gaps, 43% cite lack of global leadership exposure.
Job movers in 2025 poised for raises of up to 15%: survey
Those staying with their current employers are likely to receive smaller raises of 2%-5%.
Singapore is amongst top destinations for wealthy entrepreneurs
Nearly one in ten wealthy entrepreneurs plan business in Singapore next year.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.32%; Top stock is DFIRG USD
DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 3.20% increase.
Economists split on MAS policy for early 2025 as October inflation eases
Headline and core inflation down 1.4%YoY and 2.1%, respectively.
Headline inflation falls to 1.4% as private transport and accommodation costs ease
Private transportation inflation's contraction widened to -2.5%.
WSH Council revokes SHARP award from recipient over undisclosed workplace injuries
The council also banned the company from participating in the WSH Awards for three years.
Which Singapore asset owners are in the top 100?
The world’s 100 largest asset owners hold a total of US$26.3t.
CDL posts mixed Q3 results with strong residential and office gains
Its total residential sales in Q3 soared 88% to $611.1m.
Singapore banks a ‘safe haven’ from US market volatility
UOB, OCBC, and DBS have low earnings downside risk and offer attractive dividends.
Gov’t launches PWD support in Tech4Good initiative
The programme will facilitate inclusive employment in the technology sector.
Paragon REIT divests 85% stake in Australian Mall for $168.3m
The divestment reflects a 5% premium over the independent valuation of $160.3m.
Condo resale prices dip 0.5% in October
However, resale volume increased by 8.1%.
Singapore Flyer operator Straco’s Q3 earnings plunges 28.6% YoY
The decline was mainly due to exchange losses from the weakening Renminbi.
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