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Singapore tech workforce grows 3.8% to 222,200 in 2025
Singapore tech workforce grows 3.8% to 222,200 in 2025
Non-I&C sectors accounted for 59% of tech professionals, with employment up 5.3% YoY.
Only 9% of Singapore online shoppers qualify as savvy, report says
This may be due to a lower marketplace exposure.
Firms break buyback record 3 months early with $2.38b
Singtel led September's individual repurchases with $103.1m in that month alone.
Singapore launches $118m funding initiative for bioeconomy
Marks the country’s largest-ever funding commitment to the sector.
SATS and Tocumen airport ink pact to develop Panama cargo areas
The groups seek to improve the movement of goods between Asia and the Americas.
DayOne Data Centres files for proposed US IPO
The number of ADSs and the price range have yet to be determined.
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Control isn't necessarily about owning every vehicle or employing every driver.
SG’s CGH unveils first Nature-Based Therapy programme
During the sessions, patients are guided to observe their surroundings.
Half of private bank accounts opened in under a month
Most PBIG members have cut opening times since end-2025.
iX Biopharma to issue 2.68m shares to capitalise $1.51m debt
Shares will be issued at $0.5627 each.
Singapore retail sales edge up 0.7% in August
Cosmetics, toiletries, and medical goods leads growth at 11.2%.
Lucerne Grand sells about 61% of units at launch
Experts attributed the take-up to Lakeside MRT access, manageable prices.
Investment banking fees hit highest 9M period in five years
M&A deals, equity issues, and primary bond issues rose to new highs.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.52%; Top stock is Venture Manufacturing
Venture Manufacturing is the top stock with a 2.62% increase.
Mid-career workers feel most financially exposed despite leading on promotions
Only 10% of workers aged 27 to 39 strongly agree they feel good about their financial health.
Info-comms GDP share climbs to 6.3% as sector growth slows sharply
Its gross domestic product contribution also grew to $47.1b.
MAS names Jacqueline Loh principal advisor to the MD office
Loo Siew Yee will succeed Loh as deputy managing director.
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