Singapore Business Review

SIA taps WebCargo to expand cargo services
The partnership opens access to more markets, especially in Asia-Pacific.
Motorists fain flexibility in ERP unit placement
The enhancements follow motorist complaints about safety.
PMI slips to 50.5 in April
It dipped by 0.2 points from March.
Dasin Retail Trust officials deny misconduct allegations
The embattled officials also declined to vacate their posts.
CLINT acquires 2.5 million square feet of IT buildings in India
It will acquire the buildings from Phoenix Group.
9 in 10 Singaporeans value integrated financial and sustainability reporting
About 96% are also prioritising ESG reporting more than previous years. 
ST Engineering names new group COO
Jeffrey Lam’s new post is concurrent with his role as president of the commercial aerospace unit.
Construction thrives in Singapore as infrastructure and residential projects surge
The cost of materials, however, is impeding the sector's growth.
LTA awards ST Engineering $175m contracts for bus fleet upgrades
The company expects to complete modernisation works by 2027.
S’pore, Canada team up to enhance S&T and innovation ties
Both countries identified four principles that will street ST&I enhancement efforts.
Prudential sees 11% YoY rise in Q1'24 new business profit
APE sales increased by 7% YoY to $1.6b.
Singapore’s outbound real estate investments in APAC dip in Q1: JLL
Cautious sentiment and pricing uncertainties dampen cross-border activity.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.13%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock with a 1.862% increase.

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HR & Education New guideline restricts rejections of flexible work arrangement requests to business factors
By December this year, employees whose requests were rejected based on bias can seek union aid.
Food & Beverage Startup future-proofs coffee with bean-free alternative amidst climate crisis
Prefer transforms surplus ingredients like day-old bread, soybean pulp, and barley grains into bean-free coffee.
Financial Services Industry boosts accounting appeal with new roles, education programmes
There has been a 10% decrease in accounting degree students at universities in Singapore.
Markets & Investing 20 Hottest Startups of 2024
Sustainability-focused startups dominated the list.
Commercial Property Colliers transforms Singapore office into regional powerhouse
The newly revamped office showcases Colliers’ commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
Markets & Investing Days of excess are over, investors warn founders
Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.
Markets & Investing Sustainability, biomedical startups draw investors, founder focus
A nine-month study in 2023 showed green tech investments totalling $268.5m (US$201m).

Top News

SIA taps WebCargo to expand cargo services
The partnership opens access to more markets, especially in Asia-Pacific.
Motorists fain flexibility in ERP unit placement
The enhancements follow motorist complaints about safety.
PMI slips to 50.5 in April
It dipped by 0.2 points from March.
Dasin Retail Trust officials deny misconduct allegations
The embattled officials also declined to vacate their posts.
CLINT acquires 2.5 million square feet of IT buildings in India
It will acquire the buildings from Phoenix Group.
9 in 10 Singaporeans value integrated financial and sustainability reporting
About 96% are also prioritising ESG reporting more than previous years. 
ST Engineering names new group COO
Jeffrey Lam’s new post is concurrent with his role as president of the commercial aerospace unit.
Construction thrives in Singapore as infrastructure and residential projects surge
The cost of materials, however, is impeding the sector's growth.
LTA awards ST Engineering $175m contracts for bus fleet upgrades
The company expects to complete modernisation works by 2027.
S’pore, Canada team up to enhance S&T and innovation ties
Both countries identified four principles that will street ST&I enhancement efforts.
Prudential sees 11% YoY rise in Q1'24 new business profit
APE sales increased by 7% YoY to $1.6b.
Singapore’s outbound real estate investments in APAC dip in Q1: JLL
Cautious sentiment and pricing uncertainties dampen cross-border activity.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.13%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock with a 1.862% increase.

Exclusives

HR & Education New guideline restricts rejections of flexible work arrangement requests to business factors
By December this year, employees whose requests were rejected based on bias can seek union aid.
Food & Beverage Startup future-proofs coffee with bean-free alternative amidst climate crisis
Prefer transforms surplus ingredients like day-old bread, soybean pulp, and barley grains into bean-free coffee.
Financial Services Industry boosts accounting appeal with new roles, education programmes
There has been a 10% decrease in accounting degree students at universities in Singapore.
Markets & Investing 20 Hottest Startups of 2024
Sustainability-focused startups dominated the list.
Commercial Property Colliers transforms Singapore office into regional powerhouse
The newly revamped office showcases Colliers’ commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
Markets & Investing Days of excess are over, investors warn founders
Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.
Markets & Investing Sustainability, biomedical startups draw investors, founder focus
A nine-month study in 2023 showed green tech investments totalling $268.5m (US$201m).

Join the Singapore Business Review community