Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Dec 6)

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Government ups supply of private homes (including ECs) on confirmed list to 5,450 units in H1 2024

FOR the seventh time in a row, the government has increased its land supply for private homes under the confirmed list of the half-yearly Government Land Sales (GLS) programme.

Singapore, China reaffirm close ties, discuss cooperation in emerging areas

SINGAPORE’S Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday (Dec 6) discussed opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the digital economy, renewable and clean energy, and other emerging areas.

COE premiums dip across the board, except for small cars

CERTIFICATE of entitlement (COE) premiums slipped lower across most categories for the first round of bidding in December, with mainstream cars in Category A being the only exception.

CPF interest rates for Special, MediSave and Retirement accounts raised to 4.08%

CENTRAL Provident Fund (CPF) members’ savings in their Special and MediSave Accounts (SMA) will generate interest at a rate of 4.08 per cent from Jan 1, 2024, to Mar 31, 2024, from 4.04 per cent previously.

Nvidia CEO hints at new supercomputer in Singapore; meeting PM Lee, EDB to discuss AI plans

NVIDIA chief executive officer Jensen Huang has hinted at a new supercomputer to be built in Singapore, and will be meeting Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Jacqueline Poh, managing director of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), to discuss potential “large investments” in artificial intelligence (AI) here.

Singapore stocks rebound after two sessions of losses; STI up 0.3%

SINGAPORE shares ended higher on Wednesday (Dec 6), reversing declines at the start of the week.