Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Wed, Oct 13, 2021 · 10:30 AM

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    IN what appears to be the first bank-fintech BNPL tie-up in the region, this partnership will initially include BNPL services and later expand to include digital lending products.

    Singapore new private home sales down 32.3% to 823 in September

    ANALYSTS said the decline was within expectations, with developers holding off major launches last month.

    Raffles Education says it can continue as going concern; sees no need to suspend trading

    THIS was in response to queries raised by the Singapore Exchange following an auditor's report, which highlighted a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the group and company to continue as a going concern.

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    Singapore stocks gain on Wednesday amid investor optimism; STI up 1.4%

    THE benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) climbed 1.4 per cent or 44.37 points on Wednesday to close at 3,156.42.

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