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Singapore’s NHGP unveils Khatib Polyclinic for preventive care
Singapore’s NHGP unveils Khatib Polyclinic for preventive care
The polyclinic features a community plaza and health studio to emphasise preventive health.
SIIC Environment Holdings Ltd first profit declines over lower construction revenue
The company generally had a lacklustre performance during the quarter.
7 in 10 educators favour personal mobile data over public networks
70% of respondents remain wary of unknown links and attachments.
EC World REIT Q1 DPU falls 19.8% amidst lower revenue and higher interest rates
The manager reported lower operating performance during the period.
Sasseur REIT EMA rental income slips 1.4% in Q1 2024 due to weak yuan
Outlet sales also fell 2.6%.
MAS appoints trade minister Gan Kim Yong as new chairman
He will be replacing DPM Lawrence Wong.
LHN net profit drops 14.6% in H124
Gross profit rose 36.0% to $34.6m.
Sales and marketing jobs in high demand in Singapore: report
Sectors hit hard by COVID going on post-pandemic hiring sprees.
SG’s life insurers see 32.2% leap in new business premiums in Q1’24
This is equivalent to S$1.4b.
OCBC launches $676.95m fixed rate subordinated notes
The notes will have a coupon of 5.52% annually.
Cotti Coffee partners with Adyen for overseas expansion
Cotti Coffee has 7,000 stores worldwide.
OCBC's bid for Great Eastern Life to boost sector valuations
OCBC has been a shareholder in Great Eastern Life since 1958.
Warehouse occupancy and rents to fall amid increased supply
In 1Q24, rents rose 2.0% QoQ, whilst occupancy fell to 91.1%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.39%; Genting Singapore is top stock
Genting Singapore grew by 4.52%.
Tender for Zion Road B site could see bids reaching up to $700m: analysts
The site can yield 610 new homes when developed.
Cordlife cancels $8.2m private placement
The Ministry of Health also wrote to the company regarding its local directors.
UMS Holdings' Q1 profit plummets 44% YoY due to semiconductor sales slump
The company remains positive as the semiconductor sales decline has moderated.
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