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2021-07-07 09:30:02 Misrepresentations of CECA have caused unnecessary public concern: PM Lee

He highlighted how Singapore's network of FTAs has created investments and opportunities for businesses here, as well as jobs for Singaporeans.

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2021-07-07 07:23:24 For Asia's next-generation leaders, ESG is a strategy to push for change

Regional investors should meanwhile be wary of ESG-themed products that are too narrow in scope.

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2021-07-07 04:05:41 July 7 morning round-up:

1. Listed F&B players find new recipes beyond dine-in business
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2. Share of EP holders from India has roughly doubled since 2005
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3. Should CICT and MCT swop some of their local offices for properties in London?
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4. For Asia's next-generation leaders, ESG is a strategy to push for change
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5. Proposed rights issue needed to preserve shareholder value: Sembmarine
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6. Improper to link rights issue to potential merger of Sembmarine, Keppel O&M
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2021-07-06 14:00:09 Today in Parliament:

1. Endemic Covid-19 situation will bring fresh economic opportunities: Gan Kim Yong
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2. CECA and other FTAs do not give foreigners 'free rein to come to live and work in Singapore'
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3. Globalisation concerns deserve serious attention but must not be exploited politically: Ong Ye Kung
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4. Share of EP holders from India nearly doubled since 2005 due to global tech talent trends
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5. Vaccination to determine pace and extent of Singapore's post-pandemic transition: Ong Ye Kung
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6. Lower-wage workers' faster-than-median wage growth not to be taken for granted: Zaqy Mohamad
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2021-07-06 13:01:47 July 6 evening round-up:

1. Temasek-backed Pine Labs raises US$600m from investors including Fidelity, BlackRock
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2. Citi appoints five Singaporeans to senior roles across Asia
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3. Maybank KE identifies potential ESG winners in economic transition
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4. Hong Kong will assess Singapore's Covid strategy before reviving travel bubble
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5. Chinese regulators suggested Didi delay its US IPO: WSJ
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6. ecoWise lead ID resigns from other commitments to focus on compliance notice
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2021-07-06 12:51:24 Alleged S$1 billion nickel fraudster said to spend S$2 million a month on private jets, nightclubs, alcohol, luxury cars

Ng Yu Zhi's bail was increased to S$4 million from the previous S$1.5 million, according to court proceedings on Monday.

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2021-07-06 07:00:08 Asset allocation: mixing and matching investments to meet your goals

Diversifying and spreading your capital across asset classes is a more prudent and sustainable approach to managing your wealth.

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2021-07-06 03:15:34 July 6 morning round-up:

1. SIA's minority investors have a chance to ride air travel recovery under Temasek's wing
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2. BT Exclusive: Future of student hostel market in Singapore has no textbook answer
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3. S$1.2b in extra Covid-19 support partly funded by reallocation under SINGA
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4. Investors may adjust China risk appetite after Didi crackdown
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5. Sea Ltd expected to lease majority of office space in Rochester Commons
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6. SME bridging loans extended till March 2022
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2021-07-05 13:00:07 July 5 evening round-up:

1. Singapore will adjust its corporate tax rate in time, but in consultation with the industry
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2. Payment performance of local firms falls slightly in Q2: SCCB
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3. Singapore retail sales up 79.7% in May from low base of 2020's 'circuit breaker'
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4. CBD Grade A offices' net demand turns positive, but vacancies rise again
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5. Government-assisted bridging loans for SMEs to be extended until March 31, 2022
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6. EDBI invests in logistics provider Legend to power its regional growth and digitalisation
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