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Unemployment continues downward trend
Unemployment continues downward trend
Joblessness across Singapore fell to 3.0% in February 2021.
UOB prices Singapore's first sustainability bond offering
UOB raised $2b with a final order book of $3.7b.
Singapore to top-up tourism fund by $65.8m
The extra cash injection will support the sector’s recovery amidst near-term headwinds.
Singaporeans at ease with digital health apps for travel
But only a handful are planning to book international flights as soon as restrictions are lifted.
Scoot first low-cost carrier to get highest status in health and safety audit
The review spanned check-in processes, inflight measures, and postflight operations.
Real estate investment deals up 26.7% in Q1, 2021
Residential properties led the investment sales, Knight Frank Singapore has reported.
ST Engineering, Oshkosh Defense to help produce CATV prototypes for US Army
Two prototypes will undergo testing and soldier evaluation in the third quarter of 2021.
Wilmar leads first quarter buyback tally
The agribusiness giant bought back more than 8 million shares on the Singapore Exchange.
Office rent to rebound 5.5% by end of 2021: Colliers
The technology sector is set to drive demand for office space in Singapore.
Mapletree's MERIT fund offered in digital tokens
It was made available in private market platform iSTOX.
Coffee chain Flash Coffee raises $20.07m in Series A funding
The company plans to launch 300 outlets across Asia Pacific.
Fundamental shifts in financial management needed in 'next normal': report
83% needed to do financial planning and budgeting at least twice a year, according to a new survey.
Proposed SINGA bonds unlikely to affect credit rating: OCBC
The government plans to borrow $90b for infrastructure projects, the highest amount of potential borrowing in three decades.
60% of property loan customers drawn to SORA-based interest rates stability: UOB
However, 70% are still familiarising themselves with SORA-pegged products.
Singapore March manufacturing output steps up
The Singapore Purchasing Manager's Index recorded a two-year high in the latest data, for March 2021.
Pandemic pushed more adult Singaporeans to plan retirement: report
64% of those aged 31-40 willing to forego capital for higher returns.
Most family businesses still have weak digital capabilities: survey
Research finds they lack digital tools required for the current changes in the business landscape.