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HSBC Singapore offers zero-fee international transfers to over 60 currencies
HSBC Singapore offers zero-fee international transfers to over 60 currencies
Amongst markets covered are Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, and the UAE.
SATS divests 49% stake in Saudi Arabia unit for $51.7m
The divestment is part of its expansion in Saudi Arabia’s aviation and logistics sector.
LHN Limited’s FY2024 earnings soar 23.8% YoY to $47.3m
The growth was mainly due to revenue increase in its co-living segment.
Civil servants to receive a 1.05-month year-end bonus
Junior grade officers also get an additional one-time payment of $600.
Booking.com launches flights in SG with AI-powered features
S’poreans can search, book, and pay for flights from over 500 airlines through the app.
UOL-CapitaLand consortium acquires Thomson View Condominium for $810m
The consortium made the sole bid for the property’s third tender.
ecoWise sells two properties in Kota Kinabalu to bolster liquidity
The transaction is on an en bloc basis.
17LIVE Group acquires Japanese entertainment startup
The company said it will strengthen its virtual IP business.
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%.
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