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Envy's Ng Yu Zhi slapped with 20 new charges linked to nickel trading fraud
Ng Yu Zhi, a Singapore businessman linked to one of the largest financial fraud cases in the Republic, was slapped with 20 more charges on Monday, bringing his total to 51, the Attorney-General's Chambers said in a statement.
Raising low-income wages: external factors will have bigger role on long-term inflation
The latest moves to raise wages in Singapore might come with teething pains in the short-term, but the impact on inflation will still be largely dependent on external factors say economists.
Telcos should beef up security investments, build new use cases for 5G: Josephine Teo
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Telcos in Singapore must actively build their cybersecurity capabilities to win trust from users and international partners, as they roll out 5G networks.
Singapore visitor arrivals, hotel performance pick up in July
Visitor arrivals to Singapore rose to 18,520 in July, the highest since April, while hotel performance also improved, Singapore Tourism Board figures showed on Monday.
Mapletree Investments buys four student housing assets in UK for over £165m
Mapletree Investments has acquired four purpose-built student accommodation assets from Vita Group for over £165 million (about S$306 million), expanding its student housing footprint in the United Kingdom.
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Singapore stocks kick off week in the black, STI up 0.7%
Local shares began the week on an upbeat note as investor sentiments were boosted by positive news about the Republic's vaccinations, as well the Federal Reserve's preference for a cautious approach towards tapering.
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