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International French School (Singapore) sets the new standard for data protection in education
International French School (Singapore) sets the new standard for data protection in education
It becomes Singapore's first international school to earn the IMDA Data Protection Trustmark Certification.
GXS Bank launches term deposit product Boost Pocket
It is currently on offer with an interest rate of up to 3.48% per annum.
Parkway Hospitals buys floor at Tong Building for $31.33m
This is one of the limited medical units available in the open market.
CapitaLand Investment announces management appointments for private funds
This strengthens talent bench for private funds capital raising and real assets investments.
SingHealth and St Luke’s ElderCare ink MoU to boost community health
Key collaboration areas include care coordination and transitions, capability building, and programming.
NUH develops AI tool to accelerate lumbar spinal stenosis diagnosis
The tech has been trialled in over 50 patients since June.
Yangzijiang to acquire 34% stake in Tsuneishi Group shipbuilding unit
The acquisition was valued at $152m.
Koyo International executive director enters $3m loan agreement with subsidiary
The loan is known as the “Working Capital Loan 2.”
Olam Agri raises bid for Namoi to A$0.75 per share
The previous bid was A$0.70.
Keppel Infrastructure Trust reallocates $3.7m to repay existing debts
This is because fees for its recent private placement were lower than expected.
Ascent Bridge applies for extension to issue annual report for 2024
The group's auditors said they need more time to complete audit procedures.
SGX-ST rejects New Silkroutes proposal to resume trading
The government regulator says there is material uncertainty over the Group’s ability to operate.
ST Telemedia GDC becomes first data centre to use renewable diesel
It is produced from 100% renewable raw materials.
Starhub taps Deborah Ong as chairman of the audit committee
She will replace Ma Kah Woh who will resign from the position on 18 September.
Singapore leads global GenAI business adoption, customer trust trails behind
Whilst 59% of Singapore businesses use GenAI, only 23% of customers see it boosting their trust.
COTD: Import price index slips 0.8% YoY in July
Non-oil index also fell 3.3% YoY.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.69%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 3.80% increase.
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