Singapore
Koh Brothers Eco eyes greener pastures with Mainboard move
Koh Brothers Eco eyes greener pastures with Mainboard move
The firm enters the proposed transfer with a $1.1b order book.
Section 13O, MAS, and the digital footprint of Singapore Family Offices
The gap between formal disclosure and practical visibility has narrowed.
Lee Kim Tah pursues legal action in India JV dispute
The company is seeking $2.21m (INR16.5 crore) in damages.
GNC clears appeal hurdle in $24m dispute over 54 LAC stores
Judges restored lease-related orders after rejecting ONI’s natural justice claims.
Keppel moves closer to 2050 net-zero with sharp emissions drop
It also increased RE use in 2025.
Q3 inflation spike as delayed energy tariffs hit in July, analysts warn
Regulated electricity tariffs and rising petrol prices are set to break inflation calm.
Education tops part-time job share amidst overall decline
Finance had the lowest share of part-time roles at 5.3%.
Secondary home sales fall 9.6% in Q1 as market activity weakens
Resale housing activity contracted again as quarterly demand weakened.
Industrial production beats forecasts on AI-driven chip demand
UOB said structural AI tailwinds may offset petrochemical disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
Manufacturing output rises 17.6% in April
Electronics led the expansion, supported by robust AI-related demand.
STT GDC, Alibaba Cloud, NTUC to support 1,000 AI users
The initiative will provide AI tools, training, and implementation support for enterprises, developers, and students.
Canberra Drive EC site launched as first tender after new rules
Analysts expect cautious bidding as developers assess the impact of tighter EC ownership and financing rules.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.82%; Top stock is SATS
SATS is the top stock with a 5.64% increase.
Personal disposable income rises 5.2% in Q1
Personal saving bounced back by 6.7%, reversing a Q4 contraction.
Four Siglap V freehold retail units for sale at $13m
The spaces are fully leased to hair salon and spa tenants for instant income.
Singapore refreshes retail digital plan to drive AI adoption amongst SMEs
It places stronger focus on AI adoption across retail operations.
Only 13% of residents linger in the CBD for leisure
Residents want better walkability, green zones, and after-hours options.
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
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape