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Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens

Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
21 hours ago

Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens

Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
21 hours ago

Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case

Authorities are under pressure to boost spot checks on high-risk tech shipments.

Cata expands AI tools and overseas push after $6.8m funding

The startup targets restaurant operators seeking faster app deployment.

OnSite targets communication gaps in construction

The startup’s app seeks to cut information loss and simplify project coordination.

NUH redesigns workflows to reduce hospital bottlenecks

It has expanded nurse-led care and frontline decision-making.

OrtCloud plans AI infrastructure rollout after $2.2m funding round

The startup targets database services and GPU deployments across cloud systems.

INSEAD Singapore campus marks 25 years with expansion push

The school expands programmes and regional ties as leadership demand shifts.

Singapore retailers shift from points to real-time loyalty models

They use personalisation and behaviour tracking to drive engagement.

Milestone Systems anchors Asia strategy in Singapore hub

The bigger headquarters and experience centre support regional growth plans.

Retail flows cushion swings in Singapore equities

Institutions and foreign investors still steer the Straits Times Index.

Insurers tighten 'route-by-route' scrutiny as Middle East tensions persist

Airlines face sub-limits and higher premiums on risk-exposed routes.

War-risk underwriting tightens in Singapore as Gulf airspace disruptions persist

Airlines reroute across Asia–Middle East routes as insurers reassess exposure and pricing risk.

Hiring gaps widen as Singapore firms redesign roles and screening

Skill-based hiring and AI tools clash with broad job searches by candidates.

Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore

Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.

HSBC opens biggest wealth centre in Singapore

Wood, stone, and textured fabrics with layered lighting create a private space.

Storage gap pushes Singapore builders to Johor

Unless storage is treated as core infrastructure, growth will stall.