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Precision engineering growth faces bottleneck of talent shortage

SINGAPORE’S precision engineering (PE) industry has seen strong growth, but a lack of skilled workers may throw a spanner in the works.

Nightclubs see bigger crowds with masks now optional, but unsure if good times will last

PARTYGOERS came out in greater numbers over the first weekend that masks were no longer required in most indoor settings in Singapore, but nightlife operators are mixed on whether this will be a one-off spike or a sustained rise in demand.

Former Wirecard director suspected of fraud issued Interpol red notice

EDO Kurniawan, Wirecard Asia Holding’s (WAH) former vice-president of controlling and finance, has been issued an Interpol red notice, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) said on Wednesday (Sep 7).

Growing interest in sustainable investing yet to translate into action: Lombard Odier study

A MAJORITY of high-net-worth (HNW) investors in Asia-Pacific (Apac) have expressed interest in sustainable investing and have increased conviction that sustainability will deliver superior returns, but these beliefs have not yet translated into action.

5 Questions with Grab co-founder, Tan Hooi Ling

FEW will get a chance to lead a multi-billion-dollar company. Grab co-founder, Tan Hooi Ling, has had the privilege of leading one of the first few unicorns out of South-east Asia.

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Singapore stocks end 0.4% lower amid concerns over more tightening by the Fed

WORRIES over more aggressive monetary policy tightening by the United States Federal Reserve sent Asian markets – including Singapore’s – falling on Wednesday (Sep 7).