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Visitor arrivals fall 1.2% to 7 million in January to May
Visitor arrivals fall 1.2% to 7 million in January to May
May recorded the weakest monthly tally so far this year as arrivals from China and Indonesia declined.
Singapore mid-market firms lose 23% of AI budgets to complexity
Singapore mid-market firms lose 23% of AI budgets to complexity
Freshworks said many companies are still stuck in pilots despite plans to raise AI spending.
Singapore accounts for 1% of Asia’s green revenues: LSEG
Singapore accounts for 1% of Asia’s green revenues: LSEG
Asia led the global green economy by revenue, whilst the US remained dominant by market capitalisation.
SDAI secures up to $600,000 loan facility
SDAI secures up to $600,000 loan facility
The proceeds will be used to fund prepayment or payment for AKG products.
Agentic AI exposes Singapore banking oversight gaps
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Agentic AI exposes Singapore banking oversight gaps
Deloitte and Gartner warn autonomous AI systems are advancing faster than banking controls accountability and compliance oversight.
FairPrice extends $6 return voucher offer to 21 June
FairPrice extends $6 return voucher offer to 21 June
The extension covers the group’s third voucher round this year. 
IMDA ramps up AI push as short-form platforms dominate
IMDA ramps up AI push as short-form platforms dominate
The agency's $48m programme backs capability upgrade as viewing habits move mobile-first platforms.
OCBC rolls out free ESG assessment tool for SMEs
OCBC rolls out free ESG assessment tool for SMEs
Large companies can request to onboard their SME suppliers.
Category A car COE premiums hit $124k in June
Category A car COE premiums hit $124k in June
The category recorded 1,768 bids for 1,251 available certificates. 
Economists trim 2026 GDP forecast to 3.5%
Economists trim 2026 GDP forecast to 3.5%
Headline inflation is now seen at 2.3%, up from 1.5% in March. 

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Big-ticket deals lift Singapore M&A as volumes fall
Private equity and AI infrastructure drive record deal concentration.
Insurance Insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
Only 41% of consumers own life insurance.
Financial Services BofA expands payment push as clients shift liquidity
Treasury functions move closer to board-level decisions.
HR & Education Employers seek learning ability as AI disrupts jobs
INSEAD expands programmes as workers face pressure to reskill quickly.
Art buyers seek safer canvases
Younger collectors in their 20s and 30s are entering the market.
Telecom & Internet Singapore telecom crowding persists after Simba-M1 deal collapse
Its small market has left the mobile and fixed broadband sectors saturated.
Singapore merger rule changes seen speeding up deal approvals
Phase 2 review timeline was shortened to 100 working days.

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