Singapore
Singapore needs better workspaces to make burnt out citizens happy
Singapore needs better workspaces to make burnt out citizens happy
The city-state requires more than a well-stocked pantry to deal with extreme exhaustion.
COTD: AI to reshape business strategies, boost ROI and productivity
Business executives expect a rise in AI investment and ROI.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.2%; Top stock is Singtel
Singtel is the top stock with a 1.61% increase.
Boost workforce productivity by prioritising employees’ well-being
As a crucial asset to any company, employees should be secured with a comprehensive health programme that nurtures their well-being.
PropertyGuru's Q2 net loss widens to $16M despite revenue growth
Revenue rose 10% YoY to $41m.
M1's BTS solar installations slash electricity by 20%
It plans to add more solar panels to another 10 sites in 2025.
MAS enforces 5-year prohibition on ex-RHB rep for market misconduct
The prohibition order took effect on 3 September.
Atelier Capital forms consortium to invest in Capri by Fraser Changi City
Its JV with a global real estate fund will lead the consortium.
LHN boosts Coliwoo's key count to 2,401 in Q3
It aims to add at least 800 keys yearly for three years.
HDB resale volume falls 14.6% in August
Year-on-year, however, volume rose 5.3%.
August sees a 0.5% rise in HDB resale prices, led by Executive flats
Resale price for Executive flats rose 1% MoM.
CICT private placement subscribed 3.7 times
It issued the units at $2.040 a piece.
PMI growth in August signals steady manufacturing recovery
It rose to 50.9.
Singapore is emerging as a key global SAF hub
It is driven by its strategic location, a robust petrochemical industry, and a supportive policy environment.
MPA permits night operations for container barges at Pasir Panjang Terminal
Barge operations will now be allowed from 7:00 pm to 6:30 am.
Construction sector to grow 12% in 2024, outpacing GDP growth four times
GDP for 2024 is expected to grow by 2% to 3%.
Smartkarma acquires Helixtap to boost commodity data capabilities
The acquisition was driven by rising rubber demand, La Niña, and supply disruptions.
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