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MAS seen on hold as Covid-19 pandemic drags on: Reuters poll

SINGAPORE'S central bank is expected to leave monetary policy on hold at its October review, analysts say, as highly transmissible coronavirus variants spread locally and across the world, threatening the pace of economic recovery.

Mapletree acquires two portfolios of 141 logistics assets for US$3b

MAPLETREE Investments has acquired two portfolios of logistics assets in the United States, comprising 141 income-producing assets for a total investment value of approximately US$3 billion.

Temasek-backed Covid-19 test provider Oxford Nanopore soars in London trading debut

DNA-sequencing company Oxford Nanopore Technologies rose as much as 32 per cent as it started trading in London, buoyed by a pandemic boost and strong demand for fast-growing tech stocks in the UK.

New office set up to accelerate green bond efforts: Lawrence Wong

A NEW office has been set up to catalyse the government's efforts in the area of green bonds, said Finance Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday. The Green Bonds Programme Office - which comes under the Ministry of Finance (MOF) - will work with statutory boards and develop a framework for green bond programmes. It will also engage the industry and manage investor relations.

Former CapitaLand chief executive Lim Ming Yan to join HDB board on Oct 1

THE Ministry of National Development on Thursday announced the appointment of Lim Ming Yan to the board of the Housing and Development Board with effect from Oct 1, 2021 to Sept 30, 2022.

The STI today

STI gains 0.4% amid mixed regional showing SINGAPORE shares rose on Thursday against a mixed showing by regional peers as economic outlook continues to be clouded by China's power crisis and looming interest rate hikes.