Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (May 31)

Published Fri, May 31, 2024 · 06:30 PM
    • The law, which came into effect on Mar 28, scrutinises significant investments – from local or foreign sources – in entities that are critical to Singapore’s national interests but not yet covered by existing legislation.
    • The law, which came into effect on Mar 28, scrutinises significant investments – from local or foreign sources – in entities that are critical to Singapore’s national interests but not yet covered by existing legislation. PHOTO: BT FILE

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    Keppel sets sights on senior-living market, opens its first facility in Asia

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    STI edges 0.4% higher on Friday, led by DBS

    THE Straits Times Index (STI) ended Friday (May 31) at 3,336.59, up 13.21 points or 0.4 per cent. Advancers were outnumbered by decliners, however – 265 to 323. The value of securities traded was an unusually high S$4.4 billion.

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