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Singapore to grow 6.9% in 2021, 4% in 2022: private-sector economists

THIS is comparable to the government's forecasts of "around 7 per cent" for 2021, and 3 per cent to 5 per cent for 2022.

Businesses negatively impacted by Covid-19 drop to 32% as sentiments rebound: SBF poll

OF those that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic, nearly 7 in 10 said they expect to take more than a year to fully recover.

SkillsFuture Singapore identifies 'priority skills' in digital, green and care economy

SKILLSFUTURE Singapore has also identified the top 20 clusters of priority skills that are required by the most number of job roles across the sectors under each of the economy.

Mandarin Gardens owners turned nose up at S$3 billion tag; will latest en bloc effort succeed?

SOME owners at the sprawling Mandarin Gardens, which houses more than 1,000 units, are again eyeing an en bloc sale of the 99-year leasehold condominium as the market regains momentum.

Top Glove's plan to raise up to HK$4.24b for Hong Kong listing gets 83% approval

THE mainboard-listed glovemaker is looking to issue up to 793.5 million shares through a global offering, which includes an over allotment option.

New Nanofilm CEO Gary Ho intends to build 'specialised teams' to grow its business units

HO said his key focus will be to steer and develop the company's various business units as well as to create new growth verticals for the commercialisation of Nanofilm's deep technology capabilities.

The STI today

STI falls 0.16% as China's property slump stokes concern

THE benchmark Straits Times Index closed 0.16 per cent or 4.89 points lower at 3,129.77.