Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Wed, Aug 25, 2021 · 10:30 AM

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    THOUGH the pandemic has hit the tourism and lifestyle services sector hard, companies are still hiring for in-demand digital roles, with new training programmes to cater to demand for such skills.

    Singapore reopening: China can move the needle, but its zero-Covid stance is a hurdle

    THE government's move to reopen borders with Germany and Brunei is commendable, but the news - greeted with great joy by those in Singapore and the two countries with family and social travel needs - was met with only muted enthusiasm by travel and tourism players.

    Covid-led supply chain shocks see companies rethink strategies in Asia-Pacific, ramp up digitalisation: report

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    COVID-INDUCED supply chain shocks have nudged companies to rejig their longer-term strategies in Asia-Pacific, even as supply chains in the region have been more resilient than expected amid the pandemic.

    Verdun House at Farrer Park up for sale with S$55 million reserve price

    SPANNING 7,300 square feet (sq ft), the site is zoned commercial with a gross plot ratio of 4.2 and an allowable height of up to six storeys.

    HSBC appoints Thailand CEO as new Asean head of sustainable finance and investments

    HSBC on Wednesday appointed Singaporean Kelvin Tan to its newly created role of Asean head of sustainable finance and investments.

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    STI closes flat, while most Asian peers gain

    SINGAPORE shares closed flattish on Wednesday, with the Straits Times Index (STI) ending 0.13 point lower at 3,107.49 points, on a day when most of its Asian peers posted gains and Wall Street closed at record highs.

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