Singapore
Freehold, 999-year units to drive steady shophouse deals: Huttons
Freehold, 999-year units to drive steady shophouse deals: Huttons
Such properties accounted for 87.5% of transactions in Q2.
Risk teams still sidelined despite growth role expectations, study says
Most businesses expect more from risk functions but involve them only after plans form.
AI boom puts construction costs under pressure
Inflation is forecast to hit 4% next year as region-wide labour shortages tighten the market.
Samlit Moneychanger faces 19 charges over remittance complaints
Each breach of a MAS direction carries a maximum $1m fine.
Marco Polo Marine, Siemens Gamesa ink deal for offshore wind vessels
Projects in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea will utilise the upcoming fleet.
MAS proposes framework to widen retail fund offerings
An Alternative Funds Appendix will accommodate new investment products.
Expats see wealth gains but face cross-border complexity
96% of expats in Singapore earn more than they would at home, but many struggle with currency volatility and tax rules.
Singapore food firms move muscle abroad, keep brains local
Mass production shifts to Malaysia as R&D and quality control stay put.
Retail investors bet on AI chips as electronics exports near double
Tech now makes up 57% of portfolios as OpenAI and Anthropic eye stock market listings.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.2%; Top stock is SGX
SGX is the top stock with a 2.54% increase.
Housing costs dent Singapore’s finance-tax score in relocation index
Tax advantages score 90 whilst housing affordability hits a low of 13.
Nine in 10 investors do not trust AI for investment decisions
Banks can respond by moving toward a hybrid advisory model.
Del Monte Pacific addresses SGX concerns over $1b deficit
As of 30 April 2026, the company reported only $10.3m (US$8m) in cash.
Competition watchdog probes TI acquisition of Silicon labs
The regulator is seeking market feedback before deciding on the proposed acquisition.
CapitaLand Investment's fee revenue climbs 10% in Q1
Its listed funds management grew 14% YoY to $87m.
Singapore’s first quantum accelerator launches with deep-tech push
Four startups from 63 applicants were picked to join EnterpriseSG-backed five-month programme.
Health ministry unveils homegrown AI model built for patients
It aims to address healthcare AI issues, which is mostly trained on the Western population.
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