Singapore

Chart of the Day: How confident are board members in handling cybersecurity threats?

Singapore is the third-most confident when it comes to cybersecurity decision-making.

How new technology is enabling Singapore, APAC to transition to a clean future

Data centres are the backbone of Singapore’s digital economy – powering e-commerce, the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) services, and online collaboration tools. Despite their ubiquity, data centres have come under scrutiny for their vast and often unchecked consumption of natural resources. 

Almost eight out of 10 board members in SG perceive generative AI as a security risk

Despite being positioned as a cybersecurity advocate, board members in Singapore feel the last prepared.

Singapore could be affected by increasing rice prices

The El Nino and India’s non-basmati rice ban contributed to the price increase.

Guotai Junan Futures enters Singapore’s derivatives market

It is the sole futures and derivatives platform of Guotai Junan Securities in Singapore.

Freehold 5-storey shophouse along Hongkong Street on sale for $47.5m

There will be no ABSD or SSD imposed on the property transaction.

Combined wealth of Singapore’s richest climbs 8% YoY to US$177b

Meta Platforms’ co-founder, Eduardo Saverin, is Singapore’s richest person.

HDB resale prices rise 7.2% YoY in August

Month-on-month, prices rose by 0.6%.

Tax revenue up 13.1% YoY in FY22/23

The government collected $68.6b in tax revenue for the period.

Over $4b in grants distributed to businesses, workers: IRAS

More than 120,000 enterprises received grants from the agency.

Retail sales flatline in July but expects rebound in H2

However, outside factors like negative job market conditions could put a drag on its growth.

How many bids will the Lorong 1 Toa Payoh site attract?

Developers may bid cautiously due to recent tepid responses to GLS tenders, experts warned.