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What Singapore logistics operators often overlook when electrifying fleets
What Singapore logistics operators often overlook when electrifying fleets
Fleet electrification is not just a procurement or sustainability decision. It needs coordination across the business.
STI brushes historic 5,000 but risks 4,300 plunge amidst US-Iran tensions
Investor sentiment is dominated by the Middle East tensions.
Singapore hit by 2.7m remote-access attacks as hackers weaponise IT tools
Brute-force scripts turn remote-work tools into entry points for ransomware.
Networks over intellect: Boards admit diversity is 'not a priority' for 20% of firms
One in five board members says personal networks continue to dominate appointments.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.07%; Top stock is Seatrium
Seatrium Limited is the top stock with a 5.38% increase.
Sun Life Singapore taps CapBridge to distribute indexed life cover to HNWIs
Premiums can be allocated between a fixed interest account and an indexed account.
Payment failures cost Singapore merchants $12b annually
APAC merchants lose an estimated $75b in transaction value due to payment inefficiencies.
SIA Engineering grows 20.9% in H2 on regional expansion drive
Its revenue increased 14.3% to $1.42b driven by stronger MRO demand.
Singapore tops APAC property deals with $10.03b Q1 surge
It overtakes Tokyo for the first time since 2021.
OUE Treasury proposes $150m green notes at 3.25% due 2033
The notes will be issued on 18 May.
Entry-level ICT hiring falls 38% amidst AI skills shift
Demand for AI, machine learning, and data management skills is rising rapidly.
New ISCA taskforce to probe financial reporting gaps
The move aims to reinforce confidence in how listed firms disclose performance.
Singapore allows 2025 carbon quotas to carry forward amidst supply crunch
Limited eligible credits keep firms within 5% offset cap.
STB to launch Orchard Road pop-up booths under rejuvenation push
The initiative is part of broader plans to refresh the shopping precinct and support Singapore’s tourism growth.
Capital Group becomes substantial Singtel shareholder
The US asset manager raised its deemed interest in Singtel to 5.1%.
Singapore dominates SEA PE dealmaking in Q1: report
The city-state accounted for 94% of regional deal value, driven by megadeals in data centres and education.
Singapore CRE investment jumps 179% in Q1: CBRE
Office vacancy fell to a record low.
Commentary
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