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Singapore bets on AI to drive next phase of growth
Singapore bets on AI to drive next phase of growth
Advanced manufacturing, connectivity and logistics will anchor the plan.
Gulf tensions pressure power prices as 95% of electricity relies on gas
About 19% of global LNG trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
Learning and development delivers 32% AI ROI as firms audit Q2 performance
ManpowerGroup survey shows Learning & Development leads AI ROI, ahead of talent acquisition and safety.
MBA students chase practical experience
Singapore MBA students prioritise real-world skills and career outcomes
Restaurants told to rebuild menus for delivery success
‘If a dish doesn’t travel well, don’t put it on delivery.’
Mid-market firms lead Q2 hiring surge as 'mega-employers' retreat
ManpowerGroup shows 41% hiring outlook for mid-sized firms, up 20 points year-on-year.
Non-interest income anchors banks as US rates weigh
Lending is supported by corporate, wealth, and mortgage loans.
Equity market faces momentum risks amidst Middle East tensions
The global market backdrop also contributed to investor caution.
Information sector hits 41% net employment outlook in Q2 2026
The construction and real estate sector posted a 24-point jump in the same period.
Middle East tensions raise inflation risks whilst GDP growth impact seen limited: analysts
With 55% of crude oil sourced from the Middle East, every price jump hits the CPI—but the broader economy is holding firm.
Employers shake off early 2026 gloom as hiring plans rebound
The Information sector is leading the charge with a massive +41% outlook as firms double down on technology-led transformation.
Singapore alternative assets surge 720% as residential hits $15b
Capital shifts to data centres, life sciences as industrial investment falls 7%.
US tariffs pose limited risk to economy despite 15% threat: Gan Siow Huang
New 10% levy is broadly unchanged from previous reciprocal taxes.
Retail stays steady despite 0.4% dip as festive boom kicks in: analysts
RHB maintains 2% growth outlook amidst a stable economic backdrop and labour.
Credit card market to grow 9.2% in 2026 on increased acceptance and contactless payments
Credit cards lead as value-added benefits attract users.
Yoonmee Jeong drives OCBC’s green finance push in Asia
The wager is that transition finance will expand even if the alliances around it do not.
AI job postings surge 23% in January
January demand nearly doubled compared to figures from a year earlier.
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Commentary
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