News
Daily Briefing: Strong interest for Marina One office spaces; Ascott continues Asia expansion
And Hong Kong-Singapore stars fade with boom-to-gloom in finance.
Singtel to roll out first commercial Voice-over-WiFi service by August
After successful tests in Jurong.
Grab, Alipay roll out ride payment solution for Chinese tourists in Singapore
Rides in Thailand are also part of the deal.
OKP Holdings clinches $18m drainage improvement contract
The deal boosts its order book to $394.8m.
Will price discounts continue to boost private home sales in 2016?
Sales are seen to range between 7,000-10,000 units.
Singapore dominates Asian university rankings as NUS, NTU clinch top two spots for the first time
Higher research spending is a key factor.
Here’s why hoteliers shouldn’t be celebrating just yet despite exceptional April numbers
A repeat performance is unlikely, analysts say.
Singapore slides five places in latest quality of life rankings
The city-state is ranked 20th worldwide.
Here's how local firms can escape Singapore's long-drawn productivity rut
Investing in high-growth markets is key.
SGX unveils “comply or explain” rules for listed companies
It will also train firms to build their reporting capability.
Chart of the Day: See the staggering surge in Singapore's leverage level
Debt burdens have risen across the region.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1%
On back of waning Brexit fears.
Daily Briefing: Singapore’s gloomy property prices; HDB flat sells for record $960,000
And here are hottest online shopping trends in Singapore.
IE Singapore rolls out more overseas workshops to help SMEs go global
Over 15 in-market workshops will be held this year.
Ascott to outpace 2015 growth with new properties in seven Asian cities
It’s bagged 5,000 units in H1 alone.
MOF to dole out $890m in GST vouchers, Medisave top-ups to 1.5m Singaporeans in 2016
Some Pioneers may receive up to $1,250 in top-ups.
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