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Market Update: STI down 1.28%

CapitaLand gains whilst CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust registers losses.

Chart of the day: Inflation expectations stay flat at 2.7%

Singaporeans expect prices for household durables & services to have picked up in the second quarter.

Great Eastern launches first green life insurance product in Singapore

The insurer will donate S$1,000 for every S$1m raised from GREAT Green SP proceeds.

Gov’t OKs wage increases, annual bonus for L&E technicians

Around 1,300 lift and escalator technicians will be covered by the Lift & Escalator Progressive Wage Model.

Singapore tops tech innovation hubs global ranking: KPMG survey

Six of the 10 leading technology innovation hub cities outside the Silicon Valley were from APAC.

Real estate investment volume grows by 44.5% in Q2

The residential market posted a strong performance whilst retail continues to struggle.

MSE suspends nightlife spots that shifted to F&B until end-July

They can only resume operations once they pass inspection and get approval from the Singapore Food Agency.

Chart of the Day: SG Q1 GDP growth to climb 1.3% above pre-pandemic levels

The government's cautious approach in reopening boosted its growth.

SG consumer and retail sectors to fully recover after 2025: Fitch

Real household spending will continue to fall below pre-pandemic levels in the coming years.

FLCT issues S$150m sustainability notes

The seven-year notes will mature in 2028.

Recovery relies on border restrictions easing

Outlook for the tourism and food and beverage sectors do not look promising for the remainder of 2021.

Exports soared by 15.9% in June

Top export destinations were Taiwan, the EU, and Mainland China.

HR Briefing: Drawing the line between work-from-home and life-at-home

The work from home setup may be taking a toll on the mental health of workers in Singapore. It’s something HR leaders should keep a close eye on as the pandemic continues.

Legal Briefing: The Electronic Transaction Amendment Act: A step to the digital future?

Digitalisation continues to assimilate itself into every aspect of everyday life, as almost everything requires a “digital equivalent”.

Protection against accidents, illnesses top delivery riders’ insurance needs

Gigacover, an independent worker insurance provider, saw its users increase ninefold since 2020.