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SkillsFuture SG, CLI extend SkillsFuture Queen Bee initiative to 120 SMEs
SkillsFuture SG, CLI extend SkillsFuture Queen Bee initiative to 120 SMEs
The initiative will run for another 18 months.
EnterpriseSG, Google Cloud accept 35 startups under AI program
The three-month program is scheduled to begin February 2025.
FairPrice links with HPB app to reward healthy food purchases
Users can exchange HPB Healthpoints to redeem FairPrice transport and food vouchers.
Singapore and Rwanda launch AI playbook for small states
The playbook covers challenges and strategies in AI adoption.
ThaiBev to expand F&B business through F&N acquisition via share swap
ThaiBev has sold its stake in real estate to focus on its F&B business.
Singapore doubles RE import capacity under LTMS-PIP
Keppel’s importer licence was also extended to support this move.
Gov’t extends 4% SMRA interest rate floor until 31 December 2025
This will raise the SMRA interest rate to 4.14%.
SGX RegCo sets new standards in sustainability reporting starting FY2025
Issuers must incorporate the latest international standards into their sustainability report.
Developers show renewed confidence as Tampines Street 94 draws six bids
The highest bid was $668.3m.
COTD: Residential sector dominates investor interest in H1 2024
The GLS Programme boosted sales in the residential sector.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.34%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock with a 1.29% increase.
6 in 10 high earners in Singapore work for foreign-owned firms
Twenty per cent (20%) of firms in Singapore are foreign-owned.
TalkMed clarifies acquisition discussions still ‘ongoing’
This is already the company’s fifth update.
Singapore tops region as best country for AI startups
It has a relative hiring rate of 18.93%.
MSIG launches new health policy CriticalCare Plus
This covers Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's, among other CIs
Media Circle land parcel draws single bid
The sole bidder submitted a bid of $120.1m.
Tampines Street 94 attracts six bids
The top bid was from Hoi Hup Realty and Sunway Developments.
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