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S’pore must deepen ASEAN links as business costs rise: report
S’pore must deepen ASEAN links as business costs rise: report
Cross-border power grid and logistics links seen as key to regional competitiveness.
STI’s 8.8% July rally marks strongest gain since November 2020
Financial services led top-performing sectors.
Singapore payments code targets hidden fees and misleading claims
Voluntary standards call for upfront disclosure of transaction costs.
UMC expands SG cleanroom capacity on rising AI demand
Phase 4 development will be paired with the construction of future Taiwan facilities.
Startup Atomionics opens new quantum sensing hub to advance ocean mapping
The company has developed a quantum gravimetry system to map the seabed and subsurface.
SFA rolls out one-off grant for local farms facing higher costs
Support covers eligible vegetable, egg, and seafood production.
Singapore-Brazil trade ties deepen as MERCOSUR pact enters force
The deal comes as both countries prepare to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties in 2027.
Raffles Medical commits $5m to healthcare and education initiatives
Two-year partnership launched to provide specialised care for vulnerable children and youths.
SID launches AI governance guide for company boards
It covers AI integration and indentification of high-value use cases.
Labour market extends 19‑quarter expansion on non‑resident hiring
Unemployment remained stable in June at 2%.
Lotteria debuts Singapore-exclusive breakfast menu
The range features the K-Omelette, a Korean-style vegetable omelette served in a brioche bun.
Services outlook rebounds for H2 2026
Accommodation and wholesale trade recorded the strongest business expectations.
AI demand keeps Singapore manufacturers upbeat for H2
Precision engineering led the outlook, whilst chemicals firms remained cautious.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.79%; Top stock is DFI Retail
DFI Retail is the top stock with a 5.62% increase.
Monday Wrap: SG confidence rebound, MAS surprise, C-suite tech gap
However, inflation is broadening beneath the sentiment recovery, and Singapore's GenAI readiness ranks last in Asia Pacific.
Singapore captures 70% of SEA private equity deals in Q2
ESR Group’s $1.09b equity raise lifts real estate to 90.8% of regional deal value.
CCS gets up to $1m refund pledge over DNA Brands’ unfair sales tactics
Probe found staff assessed customers’ credit capacity and CPF savings.
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