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Daily Briefing: Malaysia's nod to RTS could bolster prospects for Woodlands; Punggol District project could lure young families
And Workforce Singapore to work on career practitioners’ development through a new framework.
Daily Briefing: Malaysia's nod to RTS could bolster prospects for Woodlands; Punggol District project could lure young families
And Workforce Singapore to work on career practitioners’ development through a new framework.
URA teams up with Grab to study travel patterns of Singapore commuters
Data gathered will be used for land use planning for better travel time and commuter convenience.
Singapore firms inked deals for projects in Africa
The Lion City entered its 13th Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement with an African country, Gabon.
Korean firms cut hiring amidst higher wages
It has weakened firms' appetite for investments in the country.
8 in 10 Singapore firms tap blockchain
2 in 10 are currently doing research.
Singapore Summit burnishes friendship brand the world can count on
In a world plagued with a deficit of dependency, Singapore reaffirmed the relevance and usefulness of its nation-brand by proving how it can be counted upon as a friend to all.
Total debt issued in Singapore soared 39% to $259b in 2017
SGD debt hit a 5-year high at $27b due to strong sentiment.
Singapore to test on-demand buses in December
It awarded the trial to two firms for $2.26m.
Singapore dollar hits record-high amidst climb to S$NEER's upper band
But analysts are divided on whether this will lead to policy tightening or not.
Buyers can keep $20,000 in CPF when applying for HDB loans
Those who intend to use all of their CPF Ordinary Account balance may also do so.
5,101 flats up for sale in August
Eligible first-time families may get up to $80,000 of additional CPF housing grants.
Top activist fund eyes one of Singapore's banks
The US$44m fund aims to improve operational efficiency to boost the bank’s value.
Singapore lags Thailand in corporate disclosure practices
But companies’ disclosure rates improved from 47% to 55% in just two years.
SIA's KrisShop to allow last-minute pre-orders for duty-free items
But only for customers departing Singapore on SilkAir flights for now.
Smith Street heritage shophouses up for sale at $33.25m
They currently enjoy a 100% occupancy rate.
China property sales could bolster earnings for Keppel in H2
Property prices continue to soar despite the cooling measures.
Changi Airport passenger movements in July jumped 5.7% to 5.72 million
Traffic to and from Europe grew 19% thanks to new and relaunched services.