Singapore
Seatrium, Maersk affiliate settle vessel dispute
Seatrium, Maersk affiliate settle vessel dispute
The affiliate will pay the remaining balance $463.65m (US$360m) for the wind turbine installation vessel.
LTA grants Geolah, Trans-Cab three-year ride-hailing licences
The two operators met the authority’s standards on safety and service.
Keppel DC REIT secures 10-year lease extension for $350m
The weighted average land lease expiry extends to 25 years.
Singapore PMI inches up to 50.3 in December
This was driven by growth in new orders and factory output.
Human resources functions to evolve in 2026 with wider AI adoption
35% of Singapore companies plan to improve payroll transparency over the next two to three years.
Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
Private home prices projected to rise 3% in 2026
Lower interest rates cuts mortgage costs and supports buyer demand.
SG ranks 9th in APAC flexible workspace demand growth in 2025
Enterprise demand supports flex uptake in a competitive office market.
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Success is best measured through operational KPIs rather than novelty.
Firms to adopt flexible, accessible offices in 2026
Hybrid setups and 15-minute workplaces are seen to boost employee engagement.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.18%; Top stock is CityDev
CityDev is the top stock with a 4.04% increase.
Investment sales hit $24b in 2025
Residential, commercial, and mixed-use topped investments as of December 2025, PropNex said.
Singapore’s equity revival gains pace with more IPOs expected
Family offices and institutional investors are showing “renewed” interest.
Organisations miss 55% productivity gains from AI adoption
AI used widely, yet productivity gains remain untapped.
ValueMax hits back at copyright infringement claims
This stemmed from jewelries which allegedly had branding similar to LV.
AI adoption shape SMB priorities for 2026: report
LinkedIn identifies skills gaps and uneven uptake.
SERT divests Rome office asset for $51.0m
The sale crystallises 32.3% premium, lifts logistics and industrial exposure
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