Singapore
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.29%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.29%; Top stock is Seatrium Ltd
Seatrium Ltd is the top stock with a 3.72% increase.
Hiring shifts toward domain expertise as AI reshapes roles
Entry-level positions accounted for just 16% of AI job opportunities on the Jobstreet platform in Q2.
Private rents rise 0.7% in Q2
Landed-home rents recorded their fastest quarterly growth since Q3 2024.
Outside Central captures 48.3% of June condo resale volume
Prices in the region slipped 0.4% within the month but climbed 3.8% year-on-year.
Singlife opens lower-cost healthcare to foodpanda riders
Enrolment is free for all active delivery partners in Singapore.
S’pore must deepen ASEAN links as business costs rise: report
Cross-border power grid and logistics links seen as key to regional competitiveness.
STI’s 8.8% July rally marks strongest gain since November 2020
Financial services led top-performing sectors.
Singapore payments code targets hidden fees and misleading claims
Voluntary standards call for upfront disclosure of transaction costs.
UMC expands SG cleanroom capacity on rising AI demand
Phase 4 development will be paired with the construction of future Taiwan facilities.
Startup Atomionics opens new quantum sensing hub to advance ocean mapping
The company has developed a quantum gravimetry system to map the seabed and subsurface.
SFA rolls out one-off grant for local farms facing higher costs
Support covers eligible vegetable, egg, and seafood production.
Singapore-Brazil trade ties deepen as MERCOSUR pact enters force
The deal comes as both countries prepare to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2027.
Raffles Medical commits $5m to healthcare and education initiatives
Two-year partnership launched to provide specialised care for vulnerable children and youths.
SID launches AI governance guide for company boards
It covers AI integration and indentification of high-value use cases.
Labour market extends 19‑quarter expansion on non‑resident hiring
Unemployment remained stable in June at 2%.
Lotteria debuts Singapore-exclusive breakfast menu
The range features the K-Omelette, a Korean-style vegetable omelette served in a brioche bun.
Services outlook rebounds for H2 2026
Accommodation and wholesale trade recorded the strongest business expectations.
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