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Emirates launches Premium Economy Class in Singapore
                                                                                 
                    
                    It is offered for flights between Singapore and Dubai.
                
                                
            Emirates launches Premium Economy Class in Singapore
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            It is offered for flights between Singapore and Dubai.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Over 1,000 jobs created by tax-incentivised SFOs in 1H22, MAS reveals
                                                                                                 
                        
                        More than 400 of those employed by SFOs earn $2,000-$5,000 per month.
                    
                                        
                    
                Increased sales, lower costs: Executives unveil benefits posed by generative AI
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Seven in 10 believe generative AI’s benefits outweigh concerns associated with its integration.
                    
                                        
                    
                Gov't can terminate funding for SPH Media over 'serious wrongdoings': Teo
                                                                                                 
                        
                        SPH Media came under fire after overstating its circulation numbers.
                    
                                        
                    
                Analyst sees drawbacks from proposed SingPost rate adjustments
                                                                                                 
                        
                        CGS-CIMB said there are other potential catalysts to improve the business.
                    
                                        
                    
                MAS’ new T-bill has an allotted amount of $5.4b
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The six-month treasury bill’s maturity date is on 9 January 2024.
                    
                                        
                    
                Keppel Corp subsidiary secures 65% stake in JV firm that holds Hanoi retail property
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The stake has an aggregate consideration of over $70m (VND1.23b). 
                    
                                        
                    
                Strata office transaction volumes up 6.3% YoY in H2
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Average costs of strata offices generated CAGR of 2.7% between end 2017 - 2022.
                    
                                        
                    
                Finmo obtains in-principle approval for MPI license from MAS
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This lets Finmo’s customers receive funds in Singaporean dollars.
                    
                                        
                    
                1 in 3 Singaporeans switched banks, insurers in 2022: study
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Only 21% of respondents, however, fully trust AI chatbots in financial services.
                    
                                        
                    
                ‘Human error’ reason for DBS digital banking glitch in May
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The incident caused disturbances in mobile, electronic and ATM transactions.
                    
                                        
                    
                Sembcorp Industries, Gentari ink MOU for clean energy development
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The MOU will cover developments in renewable energy and low-carbon hydrogen.
                    
                                        
                    
                Microsoft, Singlife push for AI adoption amongst insurers
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Singlife is the first in its industry to collaborate with Microsoft for the programme in ASEAN.
                    
                                        
                    
                Mandatory climate reporting for listed and large non-listed firms recommended
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The sustainability reporting advisory committee (SRAC) consulted 90 participants.
                    
                                        
                    
                Over $8b allocated for climate transition: MAS
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The figure represents about 2% of the central bank’s portfolio.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore expands tax incentives for single-family offices
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The central bank will make adjustments in five areas of the tax incentives landscape for SFOs.
                    
                                        
                    
                Tourism demand to improve retail sales momentum in 2H23: experts
                                                                                                 
                        
                        In May, retail sales growth decelerated to 1.8% YoY.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
            	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                             
                             
                     
                             
                             
                     
                             
                             
                     
                             
           
                                 
                                 
                                 
               
                                     
                                     
                                     
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                