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AI job postings surge 23% in January

AI job postings surge 23% in January

January demand nearly doubled compared to figures from a year earlier.

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Finance sector dominates half of Singapore's overseas investment

Manufacturing accounts for 17% of the country's overseas capital.

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Top three banks see profits sink but balance sheets remain strong

The rise in fee income was the buffer amidst falling NIMs.

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Over five million web-based attacks blocked in Singapore—Kapersky

Online campaigns designed for access denial or unauthorised entry reached record detection levels.

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SG firms concentrate $866b capital in Asian markets

Total outbound capital surged 7.6% over the last 12 months reaching a $1.65t peak.

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Investors turn to Singapore government bonds as Middle East tensions escalate

Further escalation of tensions could trigger a 5 to 10% decline in global equities.

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Construction enters multi-decade supercycle as BCA sees $47b–$53b 2026 demand

Mega projects like Changi T5 and MRT lines are driving growth.

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Global investment rises to $1.65t as corporate DIA grows for fifth year

Local firms' overseas investment rises 7.6% in 2024.

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Hormuz crisis forces transport firms into costly airspace rerouting

Shipping disruptions are forcing high-value time-sensitive cargo from sea to air to support SATS volumes.

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Business sentiment breaks six-month downward trend in Q4 2025

IT and Banking sectors are surging with confidence, whilst Retail and Hotels remain in the "challenged" zone.

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Finance and insurance industry claims 65.5% of FDI stock

The wholesale and retail trade sector follows with 13.4%.

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MAS targets more IPOs via Global Listing Board

A clearer pathway for dual listings could boost the city-state’s appeal.

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Analysts hold 2026 growth view after 16.6% surge

Output increased 5.3% MoM in January.

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North America supplies 27.9% of Singapore FDI

Europe follows with $791b share.

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SGX reforms set stage for 20+ IPOs in 2026

2025 logged 13 listings raising over $2.5b, Deloitte said.

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Agile hiring beats permanent roles on shift to project-based AI teams

Permanent hiring has stabilised but remains largely replacement-led.

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Singapore corporate FDI stock topped $3.13t in 2024

Foreign investment rose 9.5% in 2024, marking steady five-year growth.

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