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UOB snares Citi's consumer units in 4 Asean markets for almost S$5b, double retail base to 5.3m

UOB will pay a cash consideration of S$915 million plus the net asset value of Citi's consumer arm - comprising its unsecured and secured lending portfolios, wealth management and retail deposit businesses - in the 4 markets.

Singapore's agri-tech sector will add 4,700 jobs by 2030

100 job seekers are expected to make the switch into agri-tech in the next 2 years with help from a new career conversion programme (CCP).

High Court dismisses Ng Yu Zhi's appeal to halt civil suit against him, Envy Global Trading

NG, 34, had sought a stay on the lawsuit on grounds that he would be prejudiced if it proceeds since he also faces criminal charges arising out of the same facts.

Manpower shortage a key concern raised by business leaders at pre-Budget roundtable

MANY of the representatives from the trade associations and chambers highlighted the rising cost of manpower, as well as difficulties attracting the right talent, as concerns that their members have raised.

Expected growth cycle to boost Singapore vehicle sales in next 4-5 years: Fitch Solutions

BASED on the company's risk-reward indicator (RRI), Singapore obtained the highest score in Asia at 77.3 out of a possible 100.

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STI bucks regional losses, advances 0.76%

THE key Straits Times Index jumped 24.67 points or 0.76 per cent to 3,281.97 - pushing through its 2021 high of 3,273.54.