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Companies face higher costs as halal certification moves online

Companies face higher costs as halal certification moves online

The digital shift closes any room for fraudulent or ambiguous halal claims.

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Nearly 7 in 10 fintech firms proritise adaptability, agility when hiring

69.2% are highly prioritising adaptability and only 7.7% consider qualifications.

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Hotels brace for ‘softer’ year-end as operators cut growth expectations: reports

Only 38% of operators expect revenue growth in 2025.

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More scams drive complaints to highest level in 20 years

Fraud and scam-related disputes account for nearly half of all claims.

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Fintech firms plan to boost hiring in technical, commercial roles

As they plan to improve in areas of engineering and marketing.

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MOH scraps full-deductible IP riders from 2026

This is amidst low employer healthcare spending and a growing insurance market.

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CIMB's new credit card targets small-business owners

It offers 114 days interest-free period for working capital loans.

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1 in 3 employees considers job change within a year

They prefer opportunities with better salaries and recognition.

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Driverless dreams: Singapore faces long robotaxi wait

Public trust, regulation, and technical limits remain major barriers.

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Inflation seen rising to 1.5% in 2026, say analysts

The imposition of sustainable aviation fuel is one of the policies that will fuel price movement.

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Business park vacancy holds at 23% in Q3

It was driven by stronger take-up in the East Planning Region.

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Here’s why economists expect 2026 growth to soften despite a strong 2025

Analysts warn 2026 may ease as trade risks emerge after a strong, AI-driven 2025.

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StarHub, Mediacorp to merge platforms and simplify TV viewing

Customers have sent clear signals that navigation needs to be simpler.

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Only 20% of corporate leaders in SG are women: SBR report

Half of the 20% lead Mapletree group firms.

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Estate-level rental gaps loom as MOP flat surge hits market: analyst

Resale flats reaching their five-year minimum occupation period will double in 2026.

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Most STI CEOs are long-serving insiders: SBR report

Co-founders account for 3.3% of CEO appointments.

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Singapore–Malaysia medtech pilot seen luring more regional investment

Participation would still hinge on market opportunity and product demand.

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