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CSA warns frontier AI cuts exploit time from months to hours
CSA warns frontier AI cuts exploit time from months to hours
In an advisory, it flagged faster exploit creation using frontier AI models, with risks to enterprise cyber defence.
Energy cost surge squeezes employers' margins and delays hiring, SNEF poll says
Almost all firms reported higher costs with utilities and fuel most affected categories.
LexisNexis Southeast Asia wins at Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026
Protégé enhances legal research and drafting through AI-driven workflows.
OCBC, Lion Global Investors and DigiFT roll out tokenised gold fund on public blockchain
Southeast Asia’s first on-chain physical gold fund targets institutional and accredited investors.
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
Higher energy costs feed into transportation, logistics, and production.
Hiring gaps widen as Singapore firms redesign roles and screening
Skill-based hiring and AI tools clash with broad job searches by candidates.
Identity spending redefines Singapore’s fragmented retail market
Consumers are increasingly spending on who they are rather than what they need.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.12%; Top stock is UOL
UOL is the top stock with a 5.12% increase.
Grade A office supply surge set to peak in 2028
Low completions in 2026 and 2027 give way to a higher delivery cycle in 2028, Cushman & Wakefield data shows.
New round of HDB upgrades targets 29,000 homes
The project aims to improve facilities, safety, and overall liveability for seniors.
DBS and OCBC face weaker Q1 profits despite wealth gains
Both are expected to report growth in treasury customer sales.
Singapore plans major redevelopment of migrant worker recreation centres
Soon Lee and Kaki Bukit recreation centres will be expanded into larger, multi-use hubs.
CapitaLand Trust unveils $600m placement to finance Paragon deal
New units are priced at 2.7% to 4.3% discount.
JTC awards Kaki Bukit site to Chiu Teng Enterprises for $131.89m
Five bids were received for the site.
Singapore keeps 3.0% GDP outlook as exports jump 15.3% in March
RHB flags trade strength and MAS policy shift amidst energy-driven external risks.
Electronics exports drive NODX up 15.3% as surplus widens in March
CGS International flags AI-driven electronics strength amidst softer non-electronics exports.
Legacy IT hinders Singapore firms as 66% report app limits
IDC study shows high failure rates in modernisation despite strong digital leader performance.
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