In Focus

What makes Singapore’s 5G SA rollout a global benchmark?

Singtel leads with standalone download speeds reaching around 400 Mbps.

SAL to teach lawyers how to stay ahead of AI curve

Jurists must develop critical thinking when using high-tech tools.

Banks leave more jobs unfilled as hiring slows

For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.

Revised M&A rules may boost deal values

Deals will soon be driven by economics and speed rather than personal ties.

Banks embrace wealthtech as $2.95t domestic pool grows

Majority of investors accessed wealth management services through digital channels.

Hiring sentiment steady for Q3 2025

Over 2 in 5 companies have plans to hire whilst nearly 1 in 5 will cut jobs.

Relaxed rules could spur cross-listing on SGX

There may be greater interest from Chinese companies.

Cutesy toys need to imprint on humans to be effective

The emotional connection must create loyalty that outlasts the campaign itself.

Building owners told to phase retrofits over 3 years

Chiller replacements and system upgrades cost $150,000 to over $2m.

How SIA, DBS became top ranked brands for customer experience

Rewarding loyalty and improving workforce collaboration lifted up their CX.

Relaxed height rules could spur property boom near Changi

Private apartments from the 1990s could end up being ripe for collective sale.

Telcos poised for flat earnings in Q2

The sector is projected to remain steady.

Pubs lure Gen Z with nonalcoholic drinks

Only a quarter of male Singaporeans aged 25-34 drink regularly.

S-REITs shift to cash-backed yields, eye 5.5% in FY 2025

It aims to minimise dilution and align distributions with recurring cash earnings.

Is school proximity a driver of home price growth?

Tengah may show how school proximity affects long-term property values, says DBS.