Singapore
Competition regulator says no guidance yet on Grab and GoTo merger
Competition regulator says no guidance yet on Grab and GoTo merger
The commission said it is aware of news reports of a possible merger.
Gov’t launches scheme to support local heritage businesses
The scheme will be piloted from 20 March to 18 May.
HEINEKEN debuts Global GenAI Lab in Singapore
The initiative is a collaboration with AI Singapore.
Trendlines Group probes Singapore subsidiary for misappropriation of funds
The misappropriations were carried out by the subsidiary’s CEO.
NTUC LearningHub launches new Green Academy
It offers an implementation-led sustainability training programme with the GRI ASEAN Network for SMEs.
Sembcorp ink deal for hydropower import project
It partnered with a Malaysian company for renewable energy supply.
Funding Societies secures backing from Gobi Partners to drive SME fintech growth
The partnership will enhance Funding Societies’ tech-driven lending processes and risk management.
Grand Venture Technology gains approval for Malaysia subsidiary strike-off
The approval was made by the CCM on 10 March.
EY, NVIDIA unveil new AI-driven platform
The EY.ai Agentic Platform aims to drive multi-sector transformation starting with tax, risk, and finance domains.
Employers and developers refurbish offices to boost attendance
Over 2 in 5 employers plan to increase investment in building refurbishment.
SMR use in Singapore’s data centers pushed
Other experts prefer an energy mix that includes nuclear, hydrogen, and imported RE.
Singapore sees 6.04% rise in employee wellbeing: report
It ranked second in employee wellbeing across 21 markets globally.
Singapore urges businesses to act on climate transition planning
The ambassador outlined three key forces driving the transition: politics, economics, and nature.
Venturi Partners launches second fund with a $225m target
Venturi’s second fund will focus on retail, education, healthcare, and fast-moving consumer goods.
Consumers trust AI, but only 12% fully confident in systems: report
This sentiment is especially strong amongst millennials (63%) and Gen Z (53%).
Singapore unveils SME Pro-Enterprise Office, adjusts work permit
He highlighted the creation of a new SME Pro-Enterprise Office and adjustments to the work permit scheme.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.34%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 2.98% increase.
Commentary
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When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?
What Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust
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Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
Solving the production problem behind Singapore’s ‘pilot purgatory’
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