Singapore
Continued Gulf conflict may force energy hikes, GDP reassessment: DPM Gan
Continued Gulf conflict may force energy hikes, GDP reassessment: DPM Gan
The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for crude oil and LNG shipments, has closed.
BDC-CNE deal to test barge-based hydrogen power for Singapore's AI data centres
BDC and CNE signed an MOU to develop hydrogen supply and offshore systems.
MTI steps up AI-powered advanced manufacturing push to reiforce SG's lead
MTI promotes automation, robotics, and AI adoption.
$800m pledged for Decarbonisation Grand Challenge under Singapore's RIE2030
The fund targets hydrogen, carbon capture, and solar.
Budget 2026: Cushioning carbon tax burden and maintaining competitiveness
Companies could reduce short-term competitive pressure by strengthening their decarbonisation investments.
CSA, IMDA mandate Level 2 cyber labels for routers to thwart botnets
The move follows a 2025 breach where over 2,700 devices were compromised.
Gov’t consolidates flagship SME grants into unified EDGE program
Implementation of this unified funding framework is scheduled for H2 2026.
Beyond fuel choice: Budget 2026 and Singapore’s structural strategy in low-carbon transport
A low-carbon future preserves Singapore’s position as global connectivity node.
Singapore to deepen AI skills of 100,000 workers in new programme
The National AI Impact Programme will train workers in AI skills starting with legal and accounting sector.
JTC revamps LaunchPad masterplan with Kampong AI block
The block will accommodate up to 70 companies and event spaces.
Istana Partners to invest up to $25.3m in SME AI push
The firm has also partnered with BeLive Technology to deploy its solutions.
Manulife Investments unveils strategy targeting under-researched equities
It focuses on small-and mid-cap companies.
Singapore targets SMRs as South Korea formalises nuclear ties
This agreement marks the first civil nuclear power pact between these two nations.
Hormuz crisis forces transport firms into costly airspace rerouting
Shipping disruptions are forcing high-value time-sensitive cargo from sea to air to support SATS volumes.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 2.09%; Top stock is ST Engineering
Singapore Technologies Engineering is the top stock with a 2.81% increase.
Business sentiment breaks six-month downward trend in Q4 2025
IT and Banking sectors are surging with confidence, whilst Retail and Hotels remain in the "challenged" zone.
Finance and insurance industry claims 65.5% of FDI stock
The wholesale and retail trade sector follows with 13.4%.
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