Singapore
SBF calls for strong execution of Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review
SBF calls for strong execution of Singapore’s Economic Strategy Review
Businesses need clearer support to transform and stay competitive, the federation said.
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.
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.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.16%; Top stock is Singtel
Singtel is the top stock with a 1.04% increase.
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.
Singapore tops global governance index again, extends four-year streak
It ranked first in five pillars, with gains in institutions and fiscal strength.
OnSite targets communication gaps in construction
The startup’s app seeks to cut information loss and simplify project coordination.
Food Empire Q1 revenue jumps 16.9% to $203.3m on broad-based growth
Russia and Central Asia drove gains as group stays net cash and expands capacity.
Freehold Kitchener Road shophouses hit market for $28m
It occupies a combined freehold land plot of about 2,713 square feet.
More than six in 10 firms track AI Identities; governance gaps remain
A survey found inconsistent controls as AI agents enter enterprise identity systems.
Geo Energy’s net profit falls to $5.47m on lower sales
The company declared an interim dividend of $0.10 per share for the period.
ESR proposes “career bridges” and early support for retrenched workers
Plan outlines faster assistance and structured pathways for disrupted workers.
Retail occupancy steady in Q1 despite high-profile store closures
Visitor inflows climbed whilst leasing demand absorbed retail exits across island malls.
Singapore manufacturing expands as electronics lift March PMI to 50.5
Electronics PMI hit 51.4 sustaining factory momentum.
SingPost FY25/26 net profit plunges 75% to $60.9m on volume decline
Revenue dropped 23.1% to $376.1m as international volumes and mail declined.
Centurion Q1 revenue jumps 30% to $89.4m on occupancy gains and new beds
Growth was led by Singapore and Australia.
Central region office rents ease 0.2% as tenants flock to premium spaces
Premium towers stayed full whilst Central rents fell slightly.
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