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MPA renews SMU tie-up as maritime talent race intensifies
MPA renews SMU tie-up as maritime talent race intensifies
Maritime training links expand as Singapore and China align on digital and green shipping capabilities.
MAS gives nod to BlackRock ASEAN equity strategy under EQDP
It will invest across ASEAN, with around half allocated to Singapore equities and SME exposure focus.
Stalled US-Iran talks to keep energy costs elevated into H2
Investors are also urged to focus on gas sourcing, not just headline LNG prices.
SME borrowing costs ease to 8.18% in 2025 but Middle East risks loom over 2026
Loan approval rates rose to 74% but bank processing times stretched to 33 days amidst shifting credit conditions.
Sharpa and JTC drive AI robotics growth in Punggol Digital District
They will support robot testing, innovation lab and use-case deployment of Sharpa’s North autonomous robots.
Two-thirds of Gen Zs say firms not prepared for their needs: Robert Walters
Whilst most firms are open to hiring them, 4% remain hesitant—the highest in SEA.
EMA calls for proposals on geothermal feasibility study
The study will assess technical, environmental and commercial viability of next-generation geothermal systems.
Singtel’s RE:AI, Mistral AI to scale AI across essential sectors
The partners target GPU-as-a-Service for finance, healthcare, and government.
JTC launches second H1 2026 IGLS site at Kaki Bukit
The 0.74-ha site is zoned Business 2 with a 33-year tenure and a 2.5 plot ratio.
CLI fee revenue rises 10% to $310m in Q1 on listed funds growth
The group raised $2.5b and deployed $7.2b into logistics, retail, and living assets.
Wing Tai–Metrobilt JV clinches Dunearn Road GLS site with $1,625-psf-ppr bid
Six bids received for Turf City plot as top offer signals firm developer interest in prime site.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.1%; Top stock is Seatrium Limited
Seatrium Limited is the top stock with a 2.56% increase.
Hudson Place homes to start above $1.4m
Sales will begin on 16 May.
Shophouse sales hit 28-year low
Transaction value fell 48% to $88m.
DBS tops LinkedIn’s Singapore employer ranking
Financial firms took six of 15 spots.
Cycle turns for Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Poseidon deal under spotlight
The shipbuilder said order momentum has “moderated from its peak.”
CLAR portfolio occupancy dips to 90.5% in Q1 on SG, Australia decline
US and European segments provide growth, rising to 85.7% and 93.1%, respectively.
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