Singapore

Keppel, Simba Telecom extend M1 divestment deadline to 21 May

The deal, first announced in Aug 2025, is currently under IMDA review.

Dover Drive site draws $951m top bid as URA tender closes

The land parcel is zoned for residential use with first-storey commercial space.

Singapore factory output slips 0.1% in February

Biomedical drag masks electronics growth.

Carbon tax clarifies costs, but compliance demands widen

Narrowly focusing on the tax overlooks the full economic picture.

S-REIT index slumps 6% amidst Middle East energy shock fears

RHB urged a shift to ‘defensive large-cap’ REITs to survive market volatility.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.34%; Top stock is Wilmar International

Wilmar International is the top stock with a 1.09% increase.

Nearly half of firms prioritise AI over cost relief

Refreshed economic strategy ranks second with 36% backing.

LTA introduces first of six autonomous buses for pilot testing

They will be piloted on public bus services 400 (Marina Bay) and 191 (One-North).

Talent shortage leaves 47% of cybersecurity teams overstretched, survey finds

The Kaspersky 2026 report flags Singapore as APAC’s top target for third-party access attacks.

Employers underestimate salary demands by 30%

Indeed report shows a structural disconnect in how Singaporean firms value compensation.

Tech spending to hit $28b amidst 6% surge

This will be driven by government-led IMDA programmes.