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High uncertainty fuels a divided inflation outlook among Singaporeans

Singaporeans' one-year-ahead inflation expectations have dipped to 4.2% in June 2024.

Singapore's H1 private home sales slip to a two-decade low

The latest tally was even lower than the global financial crisis.

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding secures land in China for a clean energy base

The company intends to invest $555m for the new facility.

Natalia Goh is new CEO of Sea’s digital bank

She succeeds Zheng Yudong, who is transitioning to an advisory role.

Health insurance essential, but too much can rack up prices: MOH

With rising claims, insurers are barely profiting from health insurance.

Tight financial conditions to weigh on GDP growth this year: UOB

Rate cuts could stimulate investment and boost consumption overseas.

Prolonged shipping disruptions raise inflation risk: Nomura

Year to date, freight costs have already risen by 97% YoY.

Majority unlikely to leave jobs that help with financial preparedness: report

There is a relationship between one’s sense of financial preparedness and a sense of self.

Workers seek financial wellness, prompting employer support

One in three seek financial wellness workshops from employers.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.13%; Top stock is Singtel

Singtel is the top stock with a 2.034% increase.

SingHealth ramps up decarbonisation initiative with EV charger rollout

The group plans to deploy over 80 EV charging points across its institutions by year-end.

Singapore hospitality on track for expansion

“Stellar line up of events in Q1 significantly benefitting hoteliers.”

Seviora Holdings to acquire minority stake in ADM Capital

The two firms will leverage ADM Capital’s established sustainability-focused investment strategy.

IES Singapore launches $210,000 scholarship fund for eng’g college students

They also inked an MOU with Singapore Space Technology Limited.