Singapore
Shippit signs 3 deals with Janio, FedEx, Qxpress
The partnerships are expected to boost its delivery network in Singapore and Malaysia.
Shippit signs 3 deals with Janio, FedEx, Qxpress
The partnerships are expected to boost its delivery network in Singapore and Malaysia.
16 F&B outlets forced to close after SMM breach
Amongst the F&B outlets are a KFC outlet and a Don Don Donki food court.
Jobless rate inches down to 2.8% in May
This is an improvement from 2.9% from the previous month.
Gov’t launches partnership with Twitter to upskill workforce
The social media giant will also help Singapore in promoting digital literacy and internet safety.
6 firms awarded in Deloitte’s inaugural Singapore’s Best Managed Companies
The accounting giant has run this award program in 37 countries.
Daily briefing: APAC stock markets lead global charts in H1; SG grants interim authorisation for GSK-developed drug use for COVID-19
And Suntec REIT announces plan to buy London office for US$489m.
Home sale prices rise for the fifth straight quarter
Private residential property prices rose by 0.9% in the second quarter of 2021.
Market Update: STI down 0.2%
Mapletree Commercial Trust saw the sharpest decline during Thursday's trading, with a 1.39% drop.
Chart of the Day: Singapore REITs' average occupancy rates dip to 95%
In particular, retail and office S-REITs saw the largest drops in occupancy rates.
How Companies Can Foster Employee Engagement and Learning in The New Normal
The sudden shift to work-from-home due to COVID-19 has been a steep learning curve for companies and corporate leaders around the world. Arguably, in no area has this been felt so acutely as employee engagement and development. Whether it is awkward silences on Zoom calls or wondering if anyone is still listening to your virtual presentation, connection and motivation at work have been tested.
Singapore wealth platform Endowus gets backing from UBS, others
It will use the funds to expand in the country and in Hong Kong.
Economic growth could exceeed 4-6% forecast: MAS
MAS Managing Director Ravi Menon said the government could upgrade its GDP forecast for 2021.
MAS net profit plummets by more than 50% to $5.2b
Half of the profit will be added to its reserves, whilst half will go to the government.
CapitaLand exits Japan retail sector, invests in new logistics facility
The real estate firm will invest $90.8m in a new logistics facility in Osaka, Japan.
ESG funds, the next trend in early stage investments?
Logistics, SaaS, health tech, and e-commerce industries to see significant growth in this ‘golden age of technology'.
Workforce confidence wanes in 2021: survey
Only 64% are confident about their firm's future compared to 81% in 2021.
UK-SG forge new financial partnership
The two maritime nations have committed to strengthen regulatory cooperation and accelerate green finance.