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Singapore's electronics output continues stellar run in September
Singapore's electronics output proved it still has legs as it continued its double-digit expansion in September, pushing overall factory production higher.
Price, rentals of Singapore industrial space continue to moderate in Q3
Prices and rentals of industrial space continued to moderate in tandem with occupancy rates for the third quarter this year, JTC said in its quarterly market report on Thursday.
ShareInvestor unveils news portal catered for Catalist-listed firms
Investors bemoaning the lack of news coverage on Catalist-listed companies can now visit a new "one-stop platform" catered specifically for companies listed on the secondary board.
SIA's refreshed superjumbos to take flight on Singapore-Sydney route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will debut its new A380 superjumbos on the Singapore-Sydney route on Dec 18, replete with updated cabin designs across four cabin classes.
MAS names new chief cybersecurity officer
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on Thursday said it has appointed Tan Yeow Seng as chief cybersecurity officer (CCSO) - a new position in the organisation - as one of three changes to its senior management team.
Yang Kee Logistics to buy New Zealand peer Fliway for S$52.1m
Singapore's Yang Kee Logistics has entered into an agreement to purchase New Zealand-listed logistics firm Fliway Group for S$52.1 million.
Keppel sells stake in Zhongshan waterfront development for 2.9b yuan
Keppel Corp has sold its stake in a China waterfront residential and recreational development for 2.9 billion yuan (S$597.4 million).
Corporate Earnings
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Singapore shares close 0.4% higher
Share prices in the Singapore bourse rose for the second straight day with the benchmark Straits Times Index up 12.37 points or 0.4 per cent at 3,356.25.
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International
South Korea government offers first compromise to end doctors' strike
Japanese AI tool predicts when recruits will quit jobs
India votes in gigantic election dominated by jobs, Hindu pride and Modi
Britain’s retail sales disappoint in sign of lacklustre recovery
Explosions in Iran, US media reports Israeli strikes
US veto sinks Palestinian UN membership bid in Security Council