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Singaporeans hit hard by war-driven cost hikes

Singaporeans hit hard by war-driven cost hikes

Survey finds widespread impact on daily expenses including food, transport and dining.

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Telco outlook clouded amidst Simba–M1 deal suspension

Higher regulatory and operating costs may limit ultra-low prices over time.

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Singapore advances climate efforts as Southeast Asia green economy faces realisation gap

Grid delays, cancelled projects, and weak infrastructure are slowing regional green energy progress.

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US-Israel-Iran conflict bruises 92% of Singaporeans: poll

Most respondents report at least some impact from ongoing conflict.

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Why Singapore's tech boom masks a widening non-electronics slump

UOB warns a 'K-shaped' trend will persist as chips dominate and energy costs drag other sectors.

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Singapore retail investors dump AI tech for gold

Within commodity portfolios, gold reigns supreme at 79% ownership, followed by silver (36%) and oil (24%).

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Recession fears double to 39% as consumer confidence collapses

YouGov tracks an uninterrupted slide in sentiment, with growth optimism cratering to just 15%.

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Business confidence hits 3-year low linked to US-Iran conflict

Overall business outlook for 2026 is 10 percentage points below 2025 levels.

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Mentorship must accompany Singapore's workforce strategy, KPMG says

This mentorship programme can offer something no curriculum can offer.

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Boardroom 'tenure trap' sidelines new voices despite 93% participation rate

Nearly all directors say they are heard, but CBD finds tenured members hold disproportionate sway.

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Singapore trails China and Hong Kong in firm-level AI

High implementation costs and a lack of in-house talent keep 71% of local firms on the sidelines.

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Bot attacks surge 116% as automation targets e-commerce, finance

The state’s 1% attack rate remains lower than the 1.6% global average—but the gap is closing.

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Residential supply to hit 10,400-unit peak as resale demand drops to 2-year low

Realion warns that unsold inventory is projected to outpace property sales by 2030.

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Singapore banks benefit from safe-haven flows amidst Middle East conflict

Investors are shifting assets to the city-state for stability and protection.

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Why Singapore’s high-value pharma specialisation now a primary US target

This may weaken future biomedical investment into the city-state.

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Office sector dominates investment sales with 31.8% share in Q1

Overall investment sales climbed 14.3% on stronger deal activity across public and private markets.

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STI brushes historic 5,000 but risks 4,300 plunge amidst US-Iran tensions

Investor sentiment is dominated by the Middle East tensions.

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