Singapore
MOM unveils tripartite standard for term contract workers
About 10% of resident employees are on term contract arrangements.
Singapore-Johor Bahru MRT link to commence operations by 2024
It will connect Woodlands to Malaysia via a high bridge across the Straits of Johor.
Singapore trails behind Switzerland as most innovative
But Singapore is ahead of Belgium, Germany.
Tourists in Singapore splurge $6.4b in Q1
Tourism receipts grew by 15%.
Google enters NUTC-SiTF partnership to reach 2,500 SMEs
The SMEs will get access to Go Global tools for marketing and e-commerce.
UOB's fee income rises 9% in Q2
On the back of rising credit card, fund, and wealth management fees.
Consumers urged to safeguard prepayments
There is a rise in lost prepayments when businesses close down.
OCBC's non-performing loans ratio to rise to 1.5%
Troubles from the oil & gas segment are not yet over.
Singapore business loans up by 10.5% in June
It’s the highest growth since October 2014.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.04%
Don't expect any boost today.
Chart of the Day: Expect 12,681 private homes next year
Around 4,500 units are executive condominiums.
Daily Briefing: Keppel flags concern on balance sheet; Are people buying homes because of bad economy?
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Transport manufacturers predict bearish operations in H2
Only the aerospace segment sees optimistic conditions.
Marina Bay Sands' VIP gaming yields finally rebound
Its rolling chip volume grew 32% after a 5-quarter drop.
Sheng Siong needs to open new stores
There are 12 HDB supermarket locations up for grabs.
Higher costs badger SIA's supposed gains
Its cost per available seat km rose 3.8% YoY.