Daily Debrief: What happened today

Published Tue, Aug 17, 2021 · 10:30 AM

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    Singtel, SATS, SingPost lift salary freezes, restore pay as economy recovers

    Several large Temasek-linked employers have unwound salary freezes or cuts that were implemented last year as Singapore battled the spread of Covid-19 and companies attempted to rein in costs without letting workers go.

    Economists optimistic about Singapore's non-oil export outlook after 12.7% growth in July

    Singapore's non-oil domestic exports (NODX) growth stayed robust in July at 12.7 per cent, Enterprise Singapore (ESG) data showed on Tuesday, with economists remaining optimistic about the export outlook for the rest of the year.

    Independent financial adviser in favour of SPH's media restructuring

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    Following a financial analysis, Singapore Press Holdings' appointed independent financial adviser has advised the company's directors to recommend that shareholders vote in favour of the proposed restructuring of its media business.

    No let-up in warehouse investing frenzy

    Swanky malls? Trophy offices? Not quite the flavour of the pandemic. Instead, it's logistics properties: Singapore groups are busy buying warehouses.

    Koh Boon Hwee, Patsnap founder and iGlobe invest in mental health platform MindFi

    MindFi, a corporate mental health and wellness platform, has raised US$750,000 from investors including iGlobe Partners, M Venture Partners and prominent angel investors.

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    Singapore stocks fall for second consecutive day despite upbeat NODX figures

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