Biden calls Xi a dictator after carefully planned summit

Will US President Joe Biden’s remarks of Xi Jinping as a dictator disrupt US-China relations? Extensive talks to improve relations continue, as both countries commit to climate change plans and restoring high-level military contact.

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Asking rents fall in Q3 as demand-supply gap in housing rental market closes: PropertyGuru

Around 20,400 private homes are expected to be completed this year, marking the greatest annual supply completion since 2017, says PropertyGuru.

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Decline in Singapore key exports continues to ease in October, with narrowing 3.4% fall

The October figure marked an easing from September’s 13.2 per cent fall,.

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SkillsFuture Singapore report identifies 24 ‘priority’ skills in digital, care, Industry 4.0 areas

Green skills growth has been consistent in the past two years, with high demand in emerging areas such as agri-food, sustainable finance and carbon management.

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China puts money behind Singapore model in major housing shift

Plans to adjust its property sector towards a Singaporean model are about meeting President Xi Jinping’s aims to promote “common prosperity”.

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Less than half of listed issuers have disclosed plans, targets to achieve board diversity, study finds

“We want more measurable progress in future, especially in quantitative aspects such as targets, plans and timelines. SGX RegCo will be closely monitoring how companies perform on this front,” said SGX RegCo's CEO.

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Angel investors still enamoured of S-E Asia startups despite tech winter

The rise of electric vehicles, climate and sustainability initiatives continue to attract high-value investors.

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Money laundering accused Chen Qingyuan denied bail; he claims salary as fund source, prosecution disagrees

District Judge Brenda Tan said that with him facing serious charges in Singapore involving large sums of money, he could well go on the run again, she added.

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#Brunch: High school musical: Singapore’s hunt for a K-pop star

Plans for a K-pop high school programme in Singapore could fan the dreams of young people hoping to break into the South Korean entertainment industry. But are Singaporeans ready to step into the spotlight?

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PayNow-DuitNow cooperation allows those in Singapore, Malaysia to now transfer up to S$1,000

The service will be made available to Singapore customers of Liquid Group, Maybank Singapore, OCBC and UOB under a phased approach, said MAS.

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Why are Singapore firms investing in Vietnam’s manufacturing sector?

Foreign investors are flocking to Vietnam’s robust manufacturing sector, which accounted for 60% of its total foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2022 and Singapore remains Vietnam’s top investor for three consecutive years.

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From Creamier scoops to retail pints and overseas cafes

In Great Company, the artisanal dessert group behind ice-cream brands Creamier and Sunday Folks, is taking a second shot at overseas expansion by opening a cafe in Jakarta this October.

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#BTLifestyle: Under S$50 set lunches and cosy Italian cooking at Capasso

Capasso covers the middle ground well, catering to the CBD-ite who’s not in a Michelin mood, but still wants a presentable place for a quick business lunch.

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#BTLifestyle: Celebrity hair salons: Counting on more than just star power to survive

It's easy to become famous in Singapore, says industry veteran David Gan, but much harder to sustain success.

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Alibaba is worth about half of Tencent on weak demand

This comes as the former’s e-commerce-centric business faces sluggish demand and intensified competition.

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To diversify boards, avoid ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to hiring, says SGX RegCo CEO

“We want diversity to enhance good decision-making by the boards through the inclusion of additional perspectives that might not otherwise have been considered.”

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US-China relations ‘not amenable to quick fixes’: PM Lee

“I hope things can now begin to stabilise, and the two countries can continue to remain in close touch,” said PM Lee.

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Consult widely on reviving interest in the stock market

Is the SGX destined to remain a venue for companies to list, then as their share prices decline over the years and shareholders grow disillusioned, become one where these companies are privatised at significantly lower prices?

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How the young should invest

Youngsters must confront a more difficult set of investment choices – on how much to save and how to make the most out of markets. So far, many are choosing badly.

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#BTLifestyle: Por Por’s Big Fat Surprise Wedding delivers the laughs but fails gastronomically

The Singapore Repertory Theatre’s new dinner theatre production centres on a 70-year-old woman who rediscovers love late in life.

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‘Do, fail, then adapt’ to help drive value amid digital shift: StanChart’s Grace Chan

“I don’t believe in silver bullets, because nothing is easy. But I believe in doing, failing very quickly if needed to, and then adjusting.”

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