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AI skills boost engineer pay by up to 25%, NodeFlair finds
AI skills boost engineer pay by up to 25%, NodeFlair finds
The report shows AI capability now commands a clear salary premium across engineering roles.
Monday Wrap: Wealth inflows, industrial shift, and condo resale slump
The wealth management sector is boosted by the geopolitical situation.
Job market faces emerging ‘talent paradox’ as hiring turns more selective: report
Applications rise as hiring turns skills-focused.
Services sector expects softer business conditions in Q2
Retail, F&B, and transport weigh on outlook.
Singapore manufacturers stay positive for Q2–Q3 despite sector headwinds
Precision engineering and electronics lead optimism.
Singapore real estate investment volume jumps 364% in Q1: CBRE
Buying and selling intentions both increased.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.06%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock with a 3.43% increase.
Construction sector cautious on AI adoption amidst trust and cost concerns
Globally, 58% of respondents see AI reducing project delays, PlanRadar survey finds
Bots surpass human traffic in SG at 58% amidst AI-driven surge
Human traffic only stood at 42%.
Singapore cargo hub to rise under Changi–SF Group five-year pact
The MoU positions Changi as SF’s first overseas hub, expanding express cargo and regional air logistics network across Asia-Pacific.
Singapore real estate drives APAC rebound with sharp rise in cross-border deals
SG inflows surged to $7.3b as office-led investment lifts regional volumes 64.7% YoY.
Labour market expansion slows in Q1 amidst cooling hiring plans
Employment rose for 18th quarter whilst hiring plans fall sharply.
Outbound flight bookings rise 15% during Labour Day period
Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Sydney are among the fastest-growing picks for travellers.
EMA calls for new power generation capacity to meet rising demand
Singapore adds gas plants as demand curve steepens to decade high range.
Landmark REIT lifts Q1 income 5.7% as occupancy strengthens
Portfolio occupancy stood at 87.5% as at 31 March 2026.
Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds
Most visit for dining and essentials, study finds.
Import prices jump 11.1% in March on oil-driven gains
Export prices climbed 8.4% YoY, supported by a 44.5% increase in the oil index.
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