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THE life insurance industry achieved double digit growth for the first nine months of this year with strong uptake across all product types.
Charles Schwab opens Singapore office BROKERAGE powerhouse and New York-listed Charles Schwab announced on Wednesday the launch of its Singapore office aimed at providing Singapore and Asian investors greater access to the US market, which has been hindered by higBROKERAGE powerhouse and New York-listed Charles Schwab announced on Wednesday the launch of its Singapore office aimed at providing Singapore and Asian investors greater access to the US market, which has been hindered by high transaction fees and unfamiliarity.
Commodity trader Trafigura to start apprenticeship scheme for A-level, diploma holders A-LEVEL and diploma holders will soon have anothe A-LEVEL and diploma holders will soon have another pathway to the world of commodity trading, thanks to a scheme unveiled on Wednesday.
Singapore was world's fourth most-visited city, will overtake London by 2025: Euromonitor SINGAPORE was the fourth most-visited city in the world last year and is tipped to become No 3 by SINGAPORE was the fourth most-visited city in the world last year and is tipped to become No 3 by 2025, according to Euromonitor's latest ranking of the the top 100 tourist destinations.
Alliance Mineral completes placement to Burwill Commodity AUSTRALIAN miner Alliance Mineral Assets Limited said it has completed its placement with Burwill Commodity Limited after issuing a fourth and final tra AUSTRALIAN miner Alliance Mineral Assets Limited said it has completed its placement with Burwill Commodity Limited after issuing a fourth and final tranche of 17.9 million shares to the Hong Kong-listed firm.
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Singapore stocks close higher with STI up 8.15 points INVESTORS went for the profits on Wednesday INVESTORS went for the profits on Wednesday following Singapore equities' sprint the day before.
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