Singapore
InterContinental is saving insurance for a rainy day
InterContinental is saving insurance for a rainy day
NUS Professor Charoenwong discusses the effectiveness and value of a Singaporean hotel’s rain insurance offer.
Property prospects mixed amidst rising supply
The office market will see a higher supply with a pipeline of 4.76 million square feet.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.63%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock with a 1.21% increase.
DBS, OCBC to see net profits dip, loan growth soften in Q1
“Softer NIM but resilient asset quality.”
Two of the largest banks in Singapore are expected to report a year-on-year (yoy) drop in net profits for the first quarter, although their asset quality will remain resilient according to UOB Kay Hian.
Top bids for Canberra Crescent, De Souza Avenue sites could go as high as $430M:analysts
Canberra Crescent may see the top bid reaching $350m.
Over two-thirds of S’poreans embrace tech and AI-driven change in the workplace
Technology and AI integration are driving factors for workplace change.
MAS allocates $35M for sustainable finance upskilling
Initiatives include expanding sustainable finance courses and introducing an IBF Skills Badge.
MPA, IEA sign MoU to advance maritime energy transition
They will work together to develop and adopt zero and near-zero emission fuels and technologies.
EPS to register ammonia-fueled newbuilds in Singapore
The vessels are set for delivery from 2026 onwards.
Singapore advances net-zero shipping efforts
It is advancing towards net-zero emissions in the maritime sector through digitalisation, decarbonisation, and global partnerships.
Singapore, Australia launch maritime decarbonisation plan
The plan accelerates the deployment of technologies that reduce greenhouse gases.
Lack of career progression, not pay, now drives Singapore job exits
Some resign to seek new challenges.
SC Ventures, ENGIE Factory back conservation financing venture
The venture is expected to launch this year.
Singapore tops SEA fintech funding with US$372M
The city accounts for 70% of SEA's total funds raised.
Summer Green relaunched with a lower reserve price
The property has a reserve price of $48.8m.
Climate tech startup LEVELUP acquires Zevero for global expansion
The two companies will merge under the Zevero brand.
Keppel DC REIT divests Sydney data centre for $152.1m
The agreed value is 148.6% higher than the original investment.
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