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Singapore ranks 4th in Global Financial Centres Index

Singapore ranks 4th in Global Financial Centres Index

It also ranked second in business environment, infrastructure, and financial sector development.

Sanli Environmental sells leasehold property for $5.3m

The company said that the property cannot accommodate its expanding operation.

Workplace discrimination in S'pore falls to 6% in 2023

However, fewer employees who experienced discrimination sought help.

CLINT manager secures $50m sustainability-linked loan

It secured the loan from the Bank of East Asia

Employers reluctant to adopt four-day work week despite benefits

Only one in 10 are considering adopting the work set-up.

Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong to join GIC Board

He will be part of the board on 1 October.

Singapore enters deal to advance offshore wind development

Activities will be implemented over the next two years.

Generic diets fail Asians, personalised nutrition needed for health

Singapore Dietitian says Asians face higher chronic disease risk even at leaner body mass.

Global power sector needs $115t to achieve 2050 net zero goal

However, some consumers, including Singaporeans, do not want to spend more on electricity.

UOB announces final takeover offer for Silverlake Axis shares

UOB said that the offer is final, and there will be no increase in the offer consideration. 

Foreign employment boosts non-resident population by 5%

It also helped push the overall population to 6.04 million.

Former Transport Minister Iswaran pleads guilty to accepting gifts while in office

He also pleaded guilty to one charge of obstruction of justice.

ValueMax raises $15.1m from latest digital securities issuance

It will be listed on the ADDX digital platform on 25 September.

COTD: Singapore deal volume drops 22.5% in 8M24

Deal activity in the entire APAC region also declined.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.11%; Top stock is DBS

DBS is the top stock despite a 1.597% decrease.