Singapore

Sembcorp FY21 net profits strong at $279m

It showed a 78% increase from $157m in 2020.

Singtel allots $2b to redevelop Comcentre headquarters

It aims to convert this into a next-generation office development.

Here's what mid-career job-hunters can expect this 2022

The gov't prepared a 3- to 12-month programme to help them get employed.

Gov't to shift towards medium-term challenges with budget 2022: Fitch

The budget also confirms the substantial progress towards fiscal consolidation in FY21.

Lendlease REIT secures $860m sustainability-linked loan

The loan is the biggest amongst REITs in Asia.

Around 99% of online consumers hold social media liable for unsafe ads: IAS

Due to fake news, online consumers are more discerning about the ads on their feeds.

Raffles Medical Group earnings per share estimate cut by 8-12% for FY22/24

Maybank Securities Research cited two reasons for its lower estimate.

Chart of the day: How does Singapore compare globally with carbon tax rates?

OCBC says the newly-announced carbon tax rates are 'for the better.'

How will the 2022 budget benefit Singapore's position as Asia's carbon trading hub?

The $45/ton CO2e carbon tax rate will be above the current global median.

Market update: STI down 1.11%

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding was seen with the most decline.

Singapore economy to retain outlook despite GST rate hike: Moody's

Moody’s Analytics expects the economy to grow by 4.6% in 2022.

Singtel unveils 5G platform offering edge computing and cloud services

Paragon reduces the complexity and time needed to adopt 5G.

Standard Chartered appoints Jessie Li as head of consumer, private, business banking

Li served as Hang Seng Bank China deputy chief executive and head of retail banking and wealth.