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MTI upgrades GDP forecast to 2% to 4% for 2026 amidst strong global economic growth
MTI upgrades GDP forecast to 2% to 4% for 2026 amidst strong global economic growth
The city state's Q4 GDP growth of 6.9% and resilient global trade prompted the upward revision of 2026 targets.
Budget 2026: NTUC urges job security as 56% of PMEs seek upskilling
AI disruption remains a real concern for workers.
AcroMeta unit receives undertaking linked to potential Indonesian nickel entry
The proposed transaction aligns with its strategy to participate in the nickel value chain.
Household incomes rise strongly in 2025 as inequality hits decade low
Median income per household member grew at a rate of 3.8% per annum.
Retail sector seen maintaining stable growth into 2026
In 2025, median household market income rose 6.8% in real terms.
iX Biopharma narrows losses in H1 FY 2026 despite 14% fall in revenue
Net loss narrowing to $2.1m, compared with a loss of $6.3m in 1H FY 2025.
Retail property market holds steady in Q4 2025 despite fall in visitor arrivals:
The impact on rents is expected to be cushioned by a limited retail supply pipeline.
Private home price growth slows in Q4 2025 as sales ease
Rental volumes declined sharply by 27.4% QoQ to 19,771 units.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.54%; top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 4.12% increase.
Seatrium and Mammoet to load out 3 TenneT 2GW substations in Europe
Netherland and Germany to host 15 HVDC connections by 2032.
AI tops 2026 growth tactic for 82% of Singapore sales teams
Survey shows widespread adoption across sales leaders.
Elite UK REIT adjusted NPI slips 3.7% to $62.3m in FY 2026
Lower borrowing costs lift distributable income and DPU.
Frasers tenant sales rise 2.4% as contracts build pipeline
Company sees 56% sales at Singapore luxury project.
CompTIA, SGInnovate to upskill AI and cybersecurity talents as jobs grow 44%
The partnership targets the skills gap in Singapore.
Hackers breach all four major Singapore telcos: Teo
Technical network data was stolen during a targeted strike although officials say no customer personal records were accessed.
Office rents rise 0.4% in Q4 as CBD occupancy nears capacity
Sector sees strong absorption, CBD shadow space declines.
Mission-critical infrastructure pivot fuels Ever Glory United’s $732m order book
CEO Xu Ruibing says the backlog reflects client confidence in hotel and transport projects.
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