Singapore
Siemens Mobility elevates CBTC system for Singapore’s longest fully-underground MRT line
Michel Obadia, CEO of Siemens Mobility APAC, said the company is ready to mobilise its technology in the Cross Island Line.
Good Class Bungalow market marks slowest half-year performance since 1H20
Only eight GCBs were sold from January to June.
Demand for life science sustains as supply remains tight
Vacancy rates at Bipolis is at 4% in Q2 2023.
Suburban prime retail market seen to rise by 1.5%-3.5%
This is due to hybrid work and consumers’ patronage of essential services.
Private residential prices may be at 2% - 5% YoY
This despite the constant implementation of cooling measures.
CBD Grade A office rents seen to grow 2% to 3%
It is underpinned by a sustained flight to quality to limited new supply.
Family offices to push growth of financial wealth in Singapore
There are now 800 family offices in the city, compared to only 100 five years ago.
Credit Agricole CIB Singapore names new senior country officer
His tasks include being group coordinator for Crédit Agricole entities in Singapore
Bank of International Settlements names new head of SG innovation hub
Their appointment is effective from 1 October.
Taiwan’s leading vermicelli maker eyes 20% increase in yearly sales in SG
As Sunright Foods will introduce a new line of products in the Lion City this year, its expansion in Asia also comes with goals to reduce its carbon footprint.
How CapitaLand Investment retains stakeholders’ trust
CLI’s chief sustainability officer speaks on strengthening its ESG pillars focused on three key themes to meet the company’s net-zero goals whilst keeping stakeholders on board.
DPM Wong is the new chairman of MAS’ board of directors
Wong will survive beginning 8 July up to 31 May 2026.
Healthway Medical Corporation to delist from SGX-ST
OUEH Investments has proposed a conditional exit offer of $0.048 per offer share in cash.
Olam Agri inducts 8 new members to its board
The new members will sit across four of Olam Agri’s board committees.
ARA H-Trust sells hotel in Oklahoma for US$8m
The REIT sold the property to Bhanumati LLC.
Workers unveil top 3 digitalisation initiatives they want from employers
Full-time and part-time workers have the same preference.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia