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Singapore is South-east Asia’s most likely climate leader: survey
SINGAPORE is deemed to have the most potential as South-east Asia’s climate leader among its Asean peers, based on findings from the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2023 by Iseas – Yusof Ishak Institute, which were shared on Thursday (Sep 21) at the report’s launch.
NTUC calls for allowance, paid time off to attend courses
THE National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has called on the government to boost upskilling support for workers. This includes providing training allowances for those undergoing “deep skilling”, and expanding subsidies for workers to pursue a second degree or diploma.
Incentives for electric vehicles to be extended until 2025; lower rebates for some cars
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THE Electric Vehicle Early Adoption Incentive (EEAI) scheme will be extended by two years to the end of 2025, with a lower cap on the rebate off the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) for next year.
Foodpanda could be sold in Singapore and other markets; report cites Grab as potential buyer
GERMANY-BASED Delivery Hero is in talks for a potential sale of its foodpanda business in Singapore and six other South-east Asian markets. A media report had cited Grab as a potential buyer.
Minimum 4% interest rates extended for some CPF accounts to end-2024
THE Singapore government has extended the 4 per cent interest rate floor for all Special, MediSave and Retirement Account monies for another year from Jan 1, 2024, to Dec 31, 2024.
Singapore market slides after Fed’s hawkish hold; STI dips 1.2%
THE Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance tamed markets in the Asia-Pacific on Thursday (Sep 21), with key bourses from South Korea to Australia swimming in a sea of red hours after the United States central bank’s policy rate decision.
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Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (May 10)