Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jul 18)

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More training courses, S$200 million fund among moves to boost Singapore’s aviation manpower

[SINGAPORE] More aviation-related courses and a new S$200 million fund are among efforts to boost Singapore’s aviation talent pipeline, in line with a new report on the sector’s manpower needs released on Friday (Jul 18).

Fasten your seatbelts: Turbulence ahead for budget carriers in Changi Airport

[SINGAPORE] Even as Jetstar Asia braces for its final day of operations on Jul 31, the skies surrounding Changi Airport are set to remain busy.

Food Empire, AirAsia partner to launch ready-to-drink beverages

[SINGAPORE] Mainboard-listed Food Empire will partner low-cost airline AirAsia to co-develop and launch a new range of ready-to-drink beverages.

DBS shares rally to a new record as STI clocks yet another high

[SINGAPORE] DBS shares hit a new high on Friday (Jul 18) morning, bringing the Straits Times Index (STI) to a fifth consecutive record in intraday trade this week.

Chinese brands are piling into S-E Asia and expanding rapidly in sectors from food to electric vehicles

[SINGAPORE] BYD, Chagee, Luckin Coffee – many Chinese brands are flooding South-east Asian markets and turning into names the average consumer in Singapore is familiar with.

Singapore shares end week on high; STI up 0.7%

[SINGAPORE] The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) capped a week-long rally to touch a new high on Friday (Jul 18).