Daily Debrief: What Happened Today

Published Wed, Dec 1, 2021 · 10:30 AM

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    Singapore's labour market makes broad recovery but unemployment rate still elevated: MOM

    THE improvement, which is broad-based across different demographics, reflects the economic recovery as well as the impact from government measures such as the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package, Jobs Support Scheme and Jobs Growth Incentive.

    Grab to debut on Nasdaq after shareholders approve SPAC merger

    THE green light from investors marks the completion of one of the biggest blank-cheque deals globally which valued the combination at nearly US$40 billion.

    'Answer my question before I vote': SGX RegCo sets new timelines for companies to answer shareholder queries

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    THE frontline regulator will also make it a requirement for companies to hold a virtual information session (VIS) - where board or management can take live questions from shareholders - for certain corporate actions.

    Singapore and Hong Kong no longer world's costliest cities: EIU

    TEL Aviv has overtaken both Singapore and Hong Kong to become the most expensive city in the world, according to a 2021 report by the Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU).

    CPF top-ups hit new annual record of S$4 billion in 2021

    MORE than 220,000 CPF members have topped up their own or their loved ones' retirement savings, leading to the amount of top-ups crossing a new peak of S$4 billion as at November 2021.

    Chuan Park now in private talks following close of S$938m en bloc tender

    LOCATED beside Lorong Chuan MRT, the 400,588.72 square feet property comprises 444 residential apartments, a food and beverage space not currently occupied, as well as a supermarket.

    The STI today

    STI snaps 6-day loss streak, gains 1.9%

    THE Straits Times Index (STI) snapped its 6-day losing streak on Wednesday (Dec 1), gaining 1.9 per cent or 56.96 points to close at 3,098.25.

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