Exclusives

Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now

The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.

Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now

The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.

SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction

Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.

Singapore companies target India growth via Bengaluru

India’s tech capital is home to a thriving startup ecosystem.

Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore

Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.

Burger chains flock to Singapore amidst booming fast-food market

It has become a natural testing ground for global brands seeking to expand to Asia.

Cross-border work fuels legal hiring in Singapore

Dispute resolution and M&As are key areas of demand.

Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums

The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.

Singapore plans long-term LNG supply deals

Contracts from the US and Qatar will support the nation’s RE shift.

Singapore sets up fund to boost sustainable jet fuel

Airlines might need to soften the impact of higher airfare on travelers.

Singapore’s Next 50 could draw eyes away from bank-heavy STI

It’s a yield-rich, real-asset and mid-cap growth basket.

DBS sees tokenised finance as future

Regulatory uncertainty is the biggest barrier.

IndustrialMind.ai raises $1.6m to boost factory efficiency

Its AI Engineer can monitor production lines to detect anomalies and suggest fixes.

SkillsFuture upgrades workforce tools after rapid employer adoption

Teams may now share training recommendations with internal decision-makers.

Robojudge: Singapore to use AI in courtrooms for small claims

The tech needs safeguards to catch system hallucinations.

8M Real Estate makes first move into suburban projects

Sceneca Square near Tanah Merah MRT will open in 2026

Companies face higher costs as halal certification moves online

The digital shift closes any room for fraudulent or ambiguous halal claims.

Driverless dreams: Singapore faces long robotaxi wait

Public trust, regulation, and technical limits remain major barriers.