Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Fri, Jun 25, 2021 · 10:30 AM

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    TO help businesses go digital, Enterprise Singapore (ESG) will be collaborating with Institute of Technical Education College by engaging its students to help heartland business owners create an online presence.

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    Sembmarine shares dive, Keppel rises a day after potential merger announced

    BOTH Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Corp were heavily traded on Friday morning as both companies inked a memorandum of understanding to explore a merger between the former and Keppel Offshore & Marine.

    Prime US Reit private placement raises US$80m; over twice subscribed at US$0.81

    A total of 98.8 million new units will be issued at 81 US cents per new unit, and their listing is expected to commence at 9am on July 5, 2021.

    ecoWise CEO flags concerns over group's management in open letter

    CHIEF executive Lee Thiam Seng has some concerns about the group's management under the day-to-day supervision of deputy chief executive Cao Shi Xuan.

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    Singapore shares inch higher on Friday amid gains in region; STI up 0.1%

    THE Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.1 per cent or 1.98 points on Friday to close at 3,121.60.

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