Singapore

Private home prices extend gains in Q1 as volumes fall

New launches and resale transactions declined across all segments.

KPMG unveils AI centre to assess, scale deployments

Early rollout targets financial services, logistics, and healthcare.

Singapore pressed to adopt AI-led checks after Nvidia case

Authorities are under pressure to boost spot checks on high-risk tech shipments.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.05%; Top stock is CityDev

CityDev is the top stock with a 3.43% increase.

AI boom shields Singapore 2026 outlook from Middle East, tariff headwinds

Meanwhile, the central bank could shift policy settings later in the year if energy prices keep climbing.

Singapore workers say pay is fair but remain unhappy: report

Only 37% are satisfied with their salary, even as most believe they are paid fairly.

Retail investors pour $925m into S-REITs in 2026

SGX said retail flows show investors adding to some laggards whilst still focusing on income visibility.

The Assembly Place to open AI-powered co-living site in Geylang

ETC secured a 15-year tenancy agreement for the Lorong 22 Geylang property.

Singapore Airlines to raise Amsterdam flights to 10 weekly services

The added flights will run from August to October amid stronger Asia-Pacific-Europe travel demand.

Financial stereotypes weigh on Singaporeans’ well-being: AIA

The study found 98% of respondents in Singapore said stereotypes negatively affect them socially.

Residential market sales exceed launches as supply drops 30% in Q1

Developers cut new launches whilst buyers absorb more units than are released in the quarter.

Core inflation cools to 1.4% in April

However, private transport costs jumped 8.1% as car prices surged.

Boustead JV to build $104m Seletar aerospace facility

The site is fully leased to a global aerospace firm for 22.5 years.

Singapore amongst most exposed APAC markets to API security incidents

AI-linked API attacks are the most common type across the region.

MAS to slash private bank account opening to under a month

A new circular aims to cut onboarding bottlenecks.

Central banks face calls for heightened oil shock vigilance

MAS chief economist warns energy price spikes feed into wages faster.