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Innovative companies lauded at 2026 Singapore Business Review International Business Awards and National Business Awards
Innovative companies lauded at 2026 Singapore Business Review International Business Awards and National Business Awards
Industry leaders were celebrated for their outstanding business achievements, strategic growth, and industry innovation.
MAS faces ‘tricky’ trade-off as stronger SGD curbs inflation, slows growth
Monetary policy tightened as global energy shocks drove up local prices.
Economy could slow to 1% if Middle East tensions persist into H2: RHB
The first quarter’s 4.6% growth does not yet reflect the late-February conflict.
Locals monopolise 69% of luxury homes as foreign buyers remain 'marginal'
Non-resident and corporate buyers have been pushed to the sidelines.
Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore
Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.
Home sales to hit 10,000 as immigration surge offsets war risks
Demand is supported by low unsold inventory levels.
SGX climate risk reporting surges to 87% as integration lags
A 25-point gap shows disclosure outpaces integration into risk frameworks.
Govt’s $1b aid cushions costs but won’t quell price hikes: RHB
Local retail and land transport get the most help, whilst aviation feels the squeeze.
Hospitality REITs eye stronger Q1 earnings as hotel revenue jumps 11%
The recovery follows a dip in January, driven by a packed MICE and event calendar.
SGX issuers reach 98% disclosure in governance, metrics under TCFD
Strategy and risk management disclosures also climb above 90%.
Exceptional companies honoured at Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026
The prestigious awards programme celebrated organisations leading digital transformation initiatives in Singapore.
Storage gap pushes Singapore builders to Johor
Unless storage is treated as core infrastructure, growth will stall.
How MNC density drives Singapore’s carbon market lead
A $45 per tonne carbon tax—one of the steepest in ASEAN—is driving aggressive internal decarbonisation targets.
Singapore startups report no IPOs and four acquisitions in March
Data from Tracxn shows March saw steady acquisition activity and no companies going public.
War-driven cost shocks force 'nimble' $1b intervention for SMEs
Expanding the Energy Efficiency Grant helps all sectors build long term resilience.
SGX review finds 64% of issuers fail to provide full climate disclosures
Only 36% of local issuers provided all 11 recommended disclosures in the latest annual review.
Early-stage deals dominate March startup funding
Total funding hits $229.3m across 17 rounds, with seed contributing $51.1m.
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