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Singapore trade hits $1.23t in 2024 driven by strong flows
Singapore trade hits $1.23t in 2024 driven by strong flows
The tracker showed that Singapore’s top five export flows were electrical machinery and equipment to Hong Kong SAR.
Singapore ranks fifth in 2025 Global Cities Index
The city’s improved ranking was attributed to gains in infrastructure quality, GDP per capita, and foreign direct investment.
Singapore signs MoU with UK cybersecurity standard alignment for consumer IoT devices
Agreement harmonises smart device labelling standards between the two countries.
CSA launches Safe App Portal pilot for mobile app security
Six-month trial allows developers to scan and assess app safety.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.2%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is the top stock with a 7.80% increase.
ISCA and Law Society ink MOU with Shanghai bodies on professional collaboration
Key areas of collaboration include cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
HS Optimus obtains approval for 14-storey student housing in Melbourne
The development will feature a total of 268 beds.
SBF sets up cyber security centre for businesses, SMEs
More than eight out of 10 organisations experience a cybersecurity incident annually.
Why Singapore is a blueprint for smart grid development in ASEAN
The city-state’s cumulative spending on digital grid is around $83.85m.
Singapore, UN extend cybersecurity programme for three years
The UN-Singapore Cyber Programme aims to address AI and online scams.
TransNusa launches Singapore-Bali route
Tickets are priced from as low as $109.
First REIT to sell Imperial Aryaduta Hotel & Country Club for $25.9m
Sale price represents a 22.2% premium over the original investment cost.
Resorts World Sentosa appoints Si Chen as COO
He will officially assume the role on 1 December 2025.
Wilmar confirms Indonesian subsidiary executive charged in sugar import case
Authorities allege losses of $45.1m.
COTD: Real estate investment sales soar to $10.3b
The Residential sector accounted for the largest share at 37.7%.
ST Engineering opens new centre to accelerate agentic AI solutions
It will deliver enhanced cyber defence across various systems.
Singapore consumers’ inflation expectations hit lowest level since 2021
One-year-ahead inflation expectations declined across all major components.
Commentary
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