April 30 evening round-up:

1. Singapore bank lending up 0.7% in March: MAS data
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2. DBS Research says banks' office downsizing 'less than projected'
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3. StarHub CEO reiterates plans for more enterprise M&A at AGM
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4. Optimism for next six months on the rise in Singapore's manufacturing, services sectors
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5. MAS commits S$42m to tech-adoption grants for financial sector
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6. Industry Transformation Maps to be refreshed over the next five years
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