Singapore
Travel managers struggle with booking flexibility and last-minute changes, survey says
Travel managers struggle with booking flexibility and last-minute changes, survey says
Efficiency, seamless systems, and AI tools also shape business travel decisions in SG.
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.
NEA to commission three nuclear safety studies
Work will review global standards.
Lendlease Global Commercial REIT to list 352.4 million new units
Trading starts on 26 March.
Singapore factory output slips 0.1% in February
Biomedical drag masks electronics growth.
Workplace fatal injury rate falls to record low
The major injury rate also hits a low.
Singapore investors cite conflict as top portfolio risk
China edges past the US in return outlook.
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.
Majority of women say caregiving limits career progression, survey finds
Only 14% are working with financial advisors.
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.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape