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August export rebound points to sustained AI demand through 2027: UOB

August export rebound points to sustained AI demand through 2027: UOB

The bank says June-July weakness in chips and output was likely temporary.

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Economy to grow 2.7% through 2035, below 2024-25 pace: report

AI productivity gains could help offset tighter labour supply.

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Singapore weighs import-heavy grid for 2050 net zero

The 25% imports scenario positions Singapore as an emergent technology trailblazer led by hydrogen.

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Saudi crude exports plunge 59% as conflict closes oil routes

East-West pipeline shutdown on 11 September cut 7 million barrels of daily capacity.

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Delivery duopoly raises fears of higher food costs

Nearly one in two thinks that delivery fees have also gotten higher in the past three months.

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Foreign-buyer activity drops to 0.6% in August amidst launch drought

Only one caveat was lodged involving a four-bedroom River Modern unit.

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S-REIT fundraising tops $4.5b amidst acquisition activity

Singapore’s real estate investment activity rose 49% in Q2 2026

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Mega-deals drive 49% rise in real estate investment

Singapore remained the region’s primary market for core office deals.

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August launches sink 87.0% amidst lunar seventh month

Sales also dropped 79.1% MoM as fewer projects came to market.

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Singapore finance weighs AI agents against governance gaps

A proposed framework sets controls for artificial intelligence actions at runtime.

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Grade A offices stay tight under all AI scenarios: Cushman & Wakefield

New modelling puts CBD vacancy between 1.5% and 4.9% by 2030 across four AI futures.

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Unemployment holds at 1.9% in July

Overall rate held steady, whilst citizen and resident figures both dipped from June.

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Domestic exports hit fastest pace since 2010 as AI demand lifts electronics and trade

The economy expanded 5.9% YoY in the second quarter.

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Data centre cap leaves developers looking across the causeway

Unmet demand is heading to Johor as power and land constraints bind.

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Hiring slows for 33% of firms despite AI push

Nearly half of firms saw zero movement on hiring speed.

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Platform workers lack routine care despite new safeguards

foodpanda and Singlife launched a clinic-discount programme in August.

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Over half of firms still hire selectively despite better revenue

About 13% have frozen hiring, whilst 7% are reducing their headcount.

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