Singapore
Singlife partners Salesforce to launch AI agent for service staff
It allows staff to access information instantly.
Hyundai, NTU, A*STAR launch Singapore’s first auto Corporate Lab
The Corporate Lab aims to bridge academic research and industrial deployment.
Skye at Holland nearly sells out with 98.8% take-up on launch weekend
The buyer profile was largely made up of nearby private-property owners and HDB upgraders.
Over 1 in 2 Singaporeans spend $5,000 annually on out-of-pocket business costs
Long waits for reimbursements are one key issue employees face, said Airwallex.
COTD: Prime retail rent grows 0.5% in Q3
It translated to a price increase of $28.40 per square foot.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.84%; Top stock is UOL
UOL Group Limited is the top stock with a 2.39% increase.
Cordlife granted extension to appeal license suspension
The company stopped collection of cord blood units before suspension period
AF Global secures SGX waiver for $36.9m Knight Frank sale
The sale will generate a $3.43m gain for AF Global.
LTA expands bus network under BCEP as ridership rises
Six new routes and two extensions set to launch by 2025.
DBS forecasted to post softer Q3 earnings, maintain DPS at S$0.60
The reduction of the SORA could pressure the bank’s net interest margin.
UOL and CapitaLand’s Skye at Holland nearly sells out at launch
Skye at Holland sold 658 of its 666 units or 99% of all units for sale over its launch weekend.
ABC Impact, DBS, UOB establish US$110m sustainability-linked subscription loan
Proceeds will be used for ABC Impact’s ABC Impact Fund II.
Standard Chartered accelerating gen AI, data training for workforce
Over 15% of SC’s Singapore-based employees have undergone AI programme courses.
SIA’s travel fair to offer more than 380,000 discounted tickets
Promotional fares are available on eligible SIA flights from January to September 2026.
GRC Limited unit secures $21.6m contract
It will be for the supply and delivery of precast concrete components for building works.
SC Capital sells South Korea site for $48.9m
The six-storey property has a gross lettable area of approximately 4,189 square metres.
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