News
F&B operators to brace for higher costs as EP, S Pass salary floors rise
F&B operators to brace for higher costs as EP, S Pass salary floors rise
The minimum salary for EP holders will rise to $6,000, and for S Pass to $3,600.
MariBank links remittances to Weixin Pay via TenPay Global
Users can send salaries and savings via MariBank Overseas Transfers.
LTA slashes PARF rebate cap to $30,000 amidst EV push
The rebate cap encourages safety and pollution control.
MAS expands equity market programme to $6.5b to attract top asset managers
$3.95b have so far been deployed across nine managers under the programme.
New MoM-CPFB scheme to offer low-cost, diversified investments
The new voluntary system will be launched in the first half of 2028.
STI retreats below 5,000 despite $4b Budget 2026 market boost
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong allocated $1.5 b to the Anchor Fund and $1 b to startups for SGX listings.
Lum Chang Creations' net profit balloons 104% to $11m in H1 2026
Revenue and profit surge as the company posts H1 gains.
New council must bridge security, trust gaps to anchor new AI missions
Two in five firms express data loss via generative AI as a top concern.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.65%; Top stock is Wilmar Intl
Wilmar Intl is the top stock with a 2.57% increase.
Grab agrees $425m deal to buy US fintech Stash
Deal set to close in Q3 2026.
Singapore explores low carbon ammonia bunkering solution
Singapore explores low carbon ammonia bunkering solution.
Budget 2026: Singapore targets 1% sustainable fuel for departing flights
It is also building a low carbon ammonia bunkering solution in Jurong Island.
Budget 2026: Carbon tax to reach $50 to $80 per tonne by 2030
Government says it will calibrate future moves to avoid disadvantaging domestic sectors.
Budget 2026: New board to oversee skills, career, and job matching
SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore are merging into one body.
Budget 2026: New AI park at One-north to bridge research and business
The project expands on the pilot 'Lorong AI' co-working space.
Budget 2026: Defense spending holds at 3% of GDP as cyberattacks rise
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the government is prepared to spend more if needed.
Budget 2026: 250% corporate volunteer tax deduction extended to 2029
Singapore is also launching a $50m SG Partnerships Fund for community initiatives.
Commentary
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