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AI skillsets ranked No. 1 hardest to find

AI skillsets ranked No. 1 hardest to find

Seven in 10 employers said hiring skilled workers has become a struggle.

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Singaporean savings slump 5.1% as consumption outpaces pay

Households hit a 36.4% personal saving rate despite the overall quarterly contraction.

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Trade-related sectors may slow as 2026 growth moderates

Manufacturing and trade activity were key drivers of the recent 5.3% and 5% expansions.

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High-income workers delay retirement as 45% cite 'sandwich generation' strain

Eight in 10 expect to fund relatives even after leaving the workforce.

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Private sector dominates 66% of grid solar capacity

Private installations reached 1,273 MWp in Q3 2025.

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Leaner menus seen as key after 2,431 F&B outlets shut

Closures have reached a near 20-year high following a wave of business liquidations.

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Singapore strengthens digital infra with 10Gbps rollout and quantum-safe network

It is taking its digital lead to the next level, targeting 500,000 homes for 10Gbps broadband by 2028.

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E-commerce and logistic sector accounts for 52% of industrial leasing demand

The electronics and “others” sectors follow the ranking.

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Deal activity in 'tariff-resistant' sectors revived by IPOs, market consolidations

Singapore's dormant telecommunications sector is expected to awaken.

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Singapore allocates $235m to build green workforce

The government aims to slash carbon emissions by 50 million tonnes through this new labour framework.

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Banking and finance sector drives 41% of office demand as CBD tightens

The government and insurance sectors follow the ranking.

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UOBKH forecasts STI 5,400 as $3b 'reboot' hits market

The government allocated $3b to the Financial Sector Development Fund.

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Weak data foundations could stall Singapore's 'Global AI Hub' vision: analysts

Enhancements include higher MRA grants and expanded DTDi tax deductions.

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Employment's share of household income hits 10-year low

Paychecks account for 79.6% of income as investment and CPF payouts increase in Singapore.

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'Trusted AI' mark to filter Singapore’s global hub entrants--KPMG

New assurance labels would prove firm controls align with recognised international AI standards.

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Expansion plans stall as 18% of firms hit retention wall

Staff retention has emerged as the single largest barrier for companies aiming to scale by 2026.

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Admin services hit by 5.3% labor cost surge as productivity falls

Retail and F&B saw rising labour costs outpacing productivity.

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