20 banks likely to join frenemy trade pact between Hong Kong and Singapore | Productivity, inequality key issues in Singapore's competitiveness

If this e-mail is not displayed properly, click [here.]( [View In Browser]( FRI, NOV 17, 2017 Get Briefed Daily EDITOR'S CHOICE [20 banks likely to join frenemy trade pact between Hong Kong and Singapore]( SOME 20 global banks are expected to join the landmark partnership between Singapore and Hong Kong to build a blockchain-powered trade network - the first in the world and one that could cement the two trade hubs' position as global players - said two top central bankers from Singapore and Hong Kong. [Productivity, inequality key issues in Singapore's competitiveness]( A RAPID slowdown in labour productivity growth, as well as rising inequality among businesses due to the rise in new technologies, were identified by economists as key challenges that will affect Singapore's long-term competitiveness. [Vista Park seeking minimum S$350m in collective sale tender]( THERE appears to be no letting up on the collective sale fever this week. Another project, Vista Park condominium, has launched its tender for en bloc sale on Friday, joining a spate of four other en bloc launches this week. 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