Singapore
Singapore’s workforce trusts AI to drive business more than global average: survey
Singapore’s workforce trusts AI to drive business more than global average: survey
Gen Z and millennials most likely to use AI tools.
Prime office rents rise slower at 1.3% in H1, flat growth seen for H2
The occupancy rate in Raffles Place/Marina Bay hit 95% in Q2.
Inflation still at 3.1% in May as power, gas costs rise slower
Core inflation unchanged since March, headline inflation up from 2.7% in April.
Stress levels among Singapore firms highest in Southeast Asia: report
The report also showed optimism in the labour market is waning.
ESR secures CSRC approval for China logistics REIT
The initial portfolio includes three logistics assets in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province.
Electronics export growth insufficient to boost Singapore's Q2 2024 economy
In the broader SEA region, however, the situation will be different.
Multiplay service revenue to soar to $1.3b by 2028
It will grow at a compound annual rate of 3.9% over five years.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.17%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 1.47% increase.
SingPost pilots Singapore’s first postal collection via SMRT trains
Mail ambassadors will be assigned to Tampines and Raffles Place MRT stations.
HDB rents seen improving after May’s weak showing
HDB rents slid 0.3% MoM in May.
ESR Group receives no objection letter from Shanghai Stock Exchange for logistics REIT spin-off
The CSRC has also approved the registration of the REIT.
NParks and URA launch design competition for Raffles Place Park revamp
The revamp aligns with broader plans to introduce more mixed-use and inclusive spaces.
SIAS cites ‘dilemma’ for minority shareholders amidst OCBC's GE offer
OCBC earlier announced a $1.4b offer to acquire the remaining 11.56% stake in GE.
Geo Energy recovers 67% of unpaid receivables via sale of creditors’ rights
The company sold the creditors’ rights for US$18m.
Food Empire to issue US$40m redeemable exchangeable note to Ikhlas Capital
Proceeds from the notes issuance will go to SEA expansions.
Oxpay Financial obtains $2m convertible loan
The loan bears an interest rate of 6.9% per annum.
Singapore Airlines to launch daily flights to Beijing Daxing
The addition will boost SIA's weekly flights to Beijing to 28.
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