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A New Identity, A Smarter Future: CLA Southeast Asia Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Drive Workforce Transformation
A New Identity, A Smarter Future: CLA Southeast Asia Launches AI Centre of Excellence to Drive Workforce Transformation
CLA Global TS announced its transformation into CLA Southeast Asia and the launch of the CLA AI Centre of Excellence for Southeast Asia.
SGX CEO’s pay jumps 7% to $8.37m as incentives climb
The increase came as SGX’s net profit rose 7.8% YoY to $698.4m.
TikTok Shop sees shift from search-led to discovery-led shopping
Live commerce sales growth rose over 70% YoY, with live viewership up over 150%+.
SGX chair says company count outdated, capital flow key
He described privatisation as a rational and often healthy outcome.
Singapore Kitchen Equipment seeks extension for trading resumption proposal
It cited ongoing legal proceedings involving an executive and a manager.
AI, robotics, MedTech innovation, and connected care show new possibilities for patient care
Medical Fair Asia, Medical Manufacturing Asia, and the inaugural RehaCare Asia conclude three days of technology showcases, clinical insight, and manufacturing expertise
Singapore ranks fifth in 2026 Global Innovation Index
This was underpinned by strong institutions, talent, and research capabilities.
Manufacturing output up 15.4% in August
All clusters except chemicals posted year-on-year growth.
Seven in 10 Singaporeans plan holiday shopping online
About 81% plan to maintain or increase their holiday shopping budgets.
Immersive retail faces ROI test as retailers seek measurable results
Data helps track whether campaigns change customer behaviour.
Only 1 in 5 confident with their critical illness coverage: poll
Fewer than 1 in 3 said they have enough savings to last a whole year of recovery.
Retail tech squeezes margins as rivals catch up
Near-instant retail can deliver orders in roughly 26 to 28 minutes.
Coliving sector attracts $1.4b amidst asset conversion boom
Market-wide occupancy stood at 85%–95% despite a 17% rise in room inventory.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.25%; Top stock is DFI Retail Group
DFI Retail Group is the top stock with a 1.25% increase.
Bank margins seen rising as borrowing rate hits 1.4% by year-end
The three-month compounded SORA grew to 1.22% in the third quarter.
Office sector posts highest net balances in Q2 as retail slump persists
Prime retail posted the lowest net balance in both current and future periods.
Franklin Templeton selected for EQDP third batch
Singapore is a strategic hub for Franklin Templeton’s APAC operations, its head said.
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