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SBF Foundation appoints Jean Tan as new CEO
SBF Foundation appoints Jean Tan as new CEO
Tan is a former diplomat and was most recently CEO of the Singapore International Foundation.
Ant International launches Programme Sirius for enhanced sustainability
The initiative is in line with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
More than 80 Singapore stocks show positive returns in Q1
The industrial sector represented 30% of these stocks.
Cordlife Group receives third requisition notice from TransGlobal
The board says it will review the request and provide updates as necessary.
Singapore leads Southeast Asia in financial management interest
It was driven by rising per capita income and a growing wealthy demographic.
Three Tras street shophouses at Tanjong Pagar for sale via EOI
The portfolio has a collective guide price at $50.8m.
JLD tender predicted to yield low bids amidst market caution and scale concerns
Experts attribute the limited bidding pool to factors such as high costs and regulatory complexities.
MPA investigates Baltimore bridge collapse after Singapore vessel crash
The SG-flagged vessel links Asian ports with the East Coast of the United States.
FCT acquires full stake in NEX Partners Trust
The acquisition was proposed on 25 January 2024.
FLCT issues $175m notes at 3.830% due in 2029
The notes are set to mature on 26 March 2029.
Major real estate players announce joint bid for Jurong Lake District development
The project is expected to be completed in 10 to 15 years.
Grade A office rents hit 15-year high in Q1
Rents are expected to surge further in 2024 due to higher demand.
JTC launches new site at Lok Yang Way under the IGLS programme
The tender closes on 28 June 2024.
UOB names new head of global group markets and new Hong Kong CEO
Kelvin Ng and Adaline Zheng bring over two decades of experience to their new roles.
Which industry has the most job vacancies?
Those that went into new job functions accounted for 24.4% of new positions.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.1%; Top stock is UOB
UOB is the top stock with a 1.845% increase.
OCBC cross-border QR payments to quadruple in 2024 on China tourist wave
The bank anticipates 250,000 cross-border QR payments this year.
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