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Solving APAC’s ‘Maggi Mee’ healthcare paradox
Solving APAC’s ‘Maggi Mee’ healthcare paradox
Patients want healthcare that is "fast to cook, good to eat, and cheap."
Private capital professionals don't expect base pay cuts in next 18 months, report says
Most respondents expect stronger market conditions over this period.
LaunchPad @ One-North reopens with 19-node global startup network
The space has been redesigned for investor meetings and community events.
NTU and UOB launch hub for student-led venture creation
Key areas include sustainability and AI.
CAAS defers sustainable aviation fuel levy amidst Middle East conflict
The move delays the 1% SAF target, which will now take effect in 2027.
Real estate investment jumps 44% to $10.97b in Q4 2025
This was largely driven by residential and commercial property transactions.
Retail investors net buy $638m as most-bought stocks decline 8.9%
Net buying was focused on financial services, REITs, and consumer cyclicals.
Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight
The veteran leader previously managed foreign bank supervision.
Singapore’s domestic general insurance rises 8.4% in 2025
Despite the growth in revenue, net incurred claims for the domestic market also increased.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.87%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 2.04% increase.
Services producer prices split in Q4 as logistics stays uneven
Warehousing and tech-linked services rose, whilst freight remained weak.
Singapore banks face 90% onboarding bottleneck despite AI push
Banks invest in skills, not hiring.
FOMO Pay launches AI soundbox and targets AI-powered merchant portal
FOMO Pay is developing an AI layer that will give actionable insights on transaction patterns.
'Trust builds bridges, and bridges create hubs': CMUH
The non-capital city hospital builds regional healthcare connections.
Healthcare providers urged to bank on data to realise full value: KPMG
Over four in five executives expect to deploy agentic AI within the next year.
NUH targets 20% productivity swing via ‘Mission Command’
By flattening its hierarchy, ground teams now have the autonomy to make faster decisions.
Nearly 9 in ten insurers bet big on tech to master risk profiles
This shift is driven by the pursuit of better returns in private markets.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape