Singapore
Singapore corporates resume workplace investment amid hybrid shift
Singapore corporates resume workplace investment amid hybrid shift
55% of local organisations still mandate office attendance to some degree.
Singapore retail vacancy dips to 6.9% in Q3
About 540,000 sq ft of new retail space is estimated to enter the market in 2025, down from 679,000 sq ft in 2024.
SG’s digital lending to reach $39b in 2025
Meanwhile, Digital Wealth (AUM) is projected to rise 22% to $44b.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.59%; Top stock is Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited is the top stock with a 4.07% increase.
Singapore ranks among world’s top three wealth hotspots
The report noted that Singapore’s top marginal personal income tax rate is 24%, lower than other economies.
Singapore marketers lead in AI adoption but lack readiness
Only 47% of Singapore respondents say they are fully confident in their AI knowledge.
Bukit Timah GLS site launch prices seen at $3,300–$3,600 psf
The site attracted eight bids, with the highest offer of $1,820 psf ppr submitted by HH Investment Pte Ltd.
From apps to ambient: banks urged to embrace 'invisible finance'
Industry players are integrating services into everyday devices and platforms.
DBS chief calls for human-centric approach to AI
It integrates AI across its operations whilst keeping the bank human-centric and trusted.
SMBC rolls out AI tools to assist CFOs, expand financial inclusion
It also plans to create frameworks to ensure AI reliability and transparency.
AI holds ‘tremendous potential’ for fraud detection, says Swift CEO
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to reshape fraud detection and financial crime prevention across the global financial system, according to Swift Chief Executive Officer Javier Pérez-Tasso.
Ant International uses AI to predict liquidity, FX needs
Falcon TST now handles about 60% of the company’s global transactions.
Mastercard bets on ‘agentic commerce’ to transform payments
Central to this effort is Mastercard’s Agent Pay framework.
Finance chiefs cite deepfakes, synthetic identity attacks as top AI concerns
Human oversight remains crucial to manage AI safely.
Business premiums for life insurance totals $4.7b in 9M: LIA
Firms spent $2.3b in life and health policies for workforce.
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to divest Australia property for $90m
It aims to earn a net proceed of $83.4m from divestment.
Wilmar International unit buys 13% stake in AWL Agri
Lence Pte Ltd. intends to get an additional 13% on top of its 20% equity capital.
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