Singapore
Revolut opens Collyer Quay office amidst $350m expansion push
Revolut opens Collyer Quay office amidst $350m expansion push
The fintech plans to exceed 300 employees locally within three years.
Singapore-based ServiceBuro taps Philippine talent for businesses in Asia
The company boasts German-led operations and an established EOR framework which helps businesses access skilled professionals and support staff with speed and cost efficiency.
Jurong Island's 200 MW battery system excluded from power reserves
The facility can discharge for one hour at its maximum power output.
Borrowing rate stays low at 1.2% despite higher US yields: MAS
The three-month compounded SORA remained below its 10-year average of 1.5%.
Singapore’s 9.25-GW import approvals yet to break ground
No approved project has reached financial close or commenced construction.
Singapore private sector posts 58.1 PMI in September
Input costs hit a survey record as supplier performance deteriorated sharply.
Prudential plan eases protection gap for caregivers
Children receive lifetime cover whilst parents gain protection for specified age-related conditions.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.63%; Top stock is Hongkong Land
Hongkong Land is the top stock with a 2.73% increase.
Rising rates to favour OCBC and UOB over DBS
OCBC gains about S$6m per 1 basis point movement in the rates of four currencies.
CCS seeks views on KONE’s proposed TK Elevator deal
It is looking at the potential impact on elevator and escalator installation amongst pthers.
Consumers open to AI, demand stronger safeguards
Only 32% are likely to let AI make decisions independently.
Digital adoption hits 96.4% of firms in 2025
Average use per enterprise grew to 2.5 from 2.3 areas out of six.
AI phishing hits 58% despite high detection: Yubico
Phishing detection reached 59%, above the 53% global average.
IWG brings OpenOffice brand to Southeast Asia with Singapore debut
The brand had previously operated only in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong.
Deluge targets $23.4m gross proceeds in SGX offering
Proceeds are earmarked for infrastructure facilities and operational capabilities.
Singapore proposes amendment to maritime laws to cover cybersecurity
The bill also updates MPA’s regulatory powers to cover drones and autonomous vehicles.
MAS issues AI risk management guidelines for financial sector
MAS plans to consult on additional guidance on agentic AI in 2027.
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