Jan 8 evening round-up:

1. Singapore unemployment eases to 3.3% in November
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2. UOB prices capital securities referencing Sora
bt.sg/4zfv

3. ESG backed S$17.4b in Covid-19 business loans in March-Dec 2020: Chan Chun Sing
bt.sg/4zYk

4. Bitcoin slides more than 5% after topping US$40,000 for first time
bt.sg/4zYw

5. Top Glove defends board after BlackRock criticism
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6. Venture capital hits record high in US in 2020 despite pandemic
bt.sg/4zYS

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