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State funeral procession for SR Nathan to begin at 2pm on Friday
The state funeral procession for SR Nathan, Singapore's longest-serving president, will begin at 2pm on Friday, and will pass landmarks of significance to the late Mr Nathan, such as City Hall, Fullerton Hotel and NTUC Centre.
CPFIS funds post 0.68% gain in Q2 from Q1
Funds that can be purchased under the Central Provident Fund Investment Scheme (CPFIS) posted an overall gain of 0.68 per cent in the second quarter from three months ago, Thomson Reuters Lipper on Thursday said, boosted by broad-based gains.
Bank bonuses for Singapore debt sales raise conflict concerns
Singapore's private banks are coming under scrutiny for earning bonuses by selling risky debt, as the city sees an unprecedented wave of defaults.
HSBC Singapore appoints new retail banking and wealth management head
HSBC Bank (Singapore) said on Thursday it will appoint Anurag Mathur as head of its retail banking and wealth management business in Singapore.
Healthcare costs of elderly in Singapore projected to rise tenfold by 2030
Total healthcare costs of the elderly in Singapore are projected to rise tenfold over the next 15 years to US$49 billion annually, a report by Marsh & McLennan Companies' (MMC) new Asia Pacific Risk Center said.
MAS invites feedback on proposal to update rules on e-payments
It released a consultation paper on Thursday on proposed changes to the payments regulatory framework and establishment of a National Payments Council.
Anti-competition body to watch exclusive agreements between restaurants and delivery services
The Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) said on Thursday it has investigated and found no harm for now in competition from exclusive agreements inked between restaurants and an unnamed online food delivery service.
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Singapore shares close higher, lifted by blue chips
Blue chips led Singapore stocks to their third straight positive session on Thursday, with the Straits Times Index gaining 7.36 points, or 0.26 per cent, to close at 2,876.93.
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Economy & Policy
Singapore’s inflation eases more than expected in March, with headline inflation at 2.5-year low
8 in 10 firms in S-E Asia, Greater China positive about business environment: UOB survey
Flexi-work request guidelines not meant to prescribe blanket outcomes for employers or influence hiring of workforce: SNEF
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