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Singapore marketers show gap between desire for data and actual use: report
Only 21% fully utilise online customer data, despite the rising need for data-driven marketing.
Are air taxis revolutionary or redundant for urban travel in Singapore?
EVTOL technology could reduce commuting times.
HDB incurs a net deficit of $6.775b in FY 2023
A total of $6.225b was spent to develop BTO flats and provide housing subsidies and grants.
Acrophyte Hospitality Trust’s gross revenue dips by 3.9% YoY
Gross operating profit and net property income were lower at $61.2m and $44.7m, respectively.
Optus fined $10.56M for failing emergency calls in 2023 outage
It failed to provide 2,145 emergency call services and 369 welfare checks.
SBS Transit partners with IBM to enhance systems with AI
Engineers and technicians will be able to anticipate and resolve potential faults.
UOB’s net profit climbs to $3.42b YTD amidst fee income growth
The quarter’s earnings surged 16.5% YoY.
OCBC’s Q3 2024 net profit rises 9% to $1.50b
Operating expenses rose 9% to $1.11b.
DBS Bank buys 164,00 shares for $395,240 from MINT
The transaction increased DBS’ stake in MINT by 0.75%.
Six in 10 S’poreans at higher risk for developing diabetes complications
90% identified food as the most impactful factor on glucose levels.
SBF banks on rebranding to double corporate partnerships
It will develop relevant programmes that can support SMEs.
Attika Group raises $4.62m with fully subscribed Catalist IPO
It debuted on 8 November.
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding’s order wins hit $11.64b, surpassing FY24 goal
Its goal for FY24 is US$4.05b.
Second Chance Properties to delist on 13 November
It was privatised by its founder and CEO.
Singapore Shipping’s net income jumps 71.9% YoY to US$7.77m
Improved revenue drove net income higher.
Livingstone Health forecasts H1 2025 profit on revenue growth
In H1 2024, the company recorded a $3m loss.
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