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Applicants for employment pass to get bonus points for 27 ‘shortage’ roles

ROLES in financial advisory, carbon trading and artificial intelligence (AI) are among 27 “shortage occupations” for which Employment Pass (EP) applicants can get bonus points under Singapore’s upcoming Compass framework, on a list released by the Manpower Ministry (MOM) on Friday (Mar 31).

Singapore, Malaysia travellers can now use QR code to pay in both countries

SINGAPORE residents going to Malaysia will now be able to make payment using the Nets QR code, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Bank Negara Malaysia said on Friday (Mar 31).

China’s growth drives hike in World Bank forecast for developing East Asia and Pacific

THE World Bank has hiked its 2023 growth forecast for developing East Asia and Pacific economies to 5.1 per cent, up from an estimate of 4.6 per cent last October.

OCBC group chief Helen Wong’s salary reaches S$11.2 million in 2022, behind other local banks

OCBC group chief executive officer (CEO) Helen Wong’s salary reported on Friday (Mar 31) reached S$11.2 million in 2022, behind the annual salary paid by other local banks to their respective CEOs.

Golden Mile Tower set for en bloc relaunch at S$600 million reserve price

GOLDEN Mile Tower will be relaunched for collective sale on Apr 7 at a reserve price of S$600 million.

The hunt for rental yields

PRIVATE residential rentals surged in Singapore at a much faster pace than private home prices last year, resulting in an increase in rental yields.

The STI today

Singapore stocks end week on a high, STI up 0.1%

LOCAL shares ended the week on a slightly more upbeat note alongside other markets in the region, as worries over the banking crisis and inflation levels eased.