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Electric cars make up over 10% of new car registrations in 2022: Iswaran

MORE than 10 per cent of all new car registrations in 2022 so far have been for electric cars – almost triple of last year, said Transport Minister S Iswaran in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 29).

October average room rates for Singapore hotels dip slightly but remain high

SINGAPORE hotels’ average room rate (ARR) slipped in October, but was still the next highest rate recorded following September 2022’s 14-year high, Singapore Tourism Board data showed on Tuesday (Nov 29).

Singapore commercial EV sales to see boost from incentives, but limited options a barrier: Fitch Solutions

SINGAPORE’S range of electric vehicle (EV) purchase incentives is expected to boost both passenger and commercial EV sales in the near term, albeit at varying paces.

Fixing the economy will be the real test for Malaysia’s new prime minister

MANY Malaysians were glad to see veteran politician Anwar Ibrahim finally securing the top job after 24 years of waiting. Now all eyes are on how the new prime minister will set the country’s direction not just politically, but economically: tackling inequality and inflation, and pursuing fiscal consolidation.

General insurers’ proposals for gig workers not viable or cost-effective: Koh Poh Koon

TWEAKING existing insurance products to cover gig workers could result in higher costs for the platform companies that hire them, compared to an employee-like insurance coverage recommended by a government-led advisory committee, said Senior Minister of State for Manpower Koh Poh Koon on Tuesday (Nov 29).

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Singapore shares rise as China brings protests under control

WITH the protests in China contained, Asian equities put up a better showing on Tuesday (Nov 29). The Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI), for instance, jumped 1.1 per cent or 36.3 points to 3,276.36 points.