Singapore factory growth slows in October as manufacturing PMI dips to 51.4

2026-11-02T13:00:00.000Z
RM40.3 billion of approved investments for the Johor-Singapore SEZ has already been implemented.

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Nov 2)

2026-11-02T10:45:00.000Z
All clusters, except biomedical manufacturing and transport engineering, expect larger workforces. 

Singapore manufacturers stay upbeat on AI demand despite geopolitical clouds

2026-11-02T10:01:25.000Z

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Minister Chee Hong Tat says the insurance industry’s next phase of development “must be about translating its scale into even deeper capacity and stronger capabilities”.

MAS moves to spur infrastructure investments by easing capital requirements for insurers

2026-11-02T07:02:02.000Z
Wilmar is among the Singapore-registered companies that the National Environment Agency is seeking information from on potential links to the haze.

Wilmar sold goods to 6 firms issued notices under Singapore haze law; no operational relationship

2026-11-01T13:27:30.000Z
The agreement establishes more transparent customs procedures, and supports expedited clearance of express shipments and perishable goods.

Singapore, Argentina deepen trade ties as key South American trade pact enters into force

2026-11-01T11:03:39.000Z
Starting Oct 30, individually-owned private-hire cars are subject to the same financing limits as private cars.

Loan curbs on private-hire car buyers: 2026 monthly registrations up two-thirds so far

2026-11-01T08:47:12.000Z
Wilmar International, Golden Agri-Resources, APP Company, APP Company (China) and Indofood Agri Resources agreed to engage assessors, said NEA.

Haze probe: Five Singapore-registered companies agree to engage assessors

2026-11-01T02:41:03.000Z
Speaking at the panel were (from left) Insead Thrive Lab’s academic director and panel moderator Winnie Jiang; the manpower ministry’s deputy secretary for workforce Kenny Tan, Google DeepMind’s head of organisational AI research Martin Gonzalez, and Insead’s professor of strategy Phanish Puranam.

AI may boost individual productivity but undermine workplace innovation: panellists

2026-10-30T10:49:27.000Z