Singapore

Singapore SMEs split into two-speed economy as geopolitical costs rise

One in four expects business conditions to worsen in the next six months.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.24%; Top stock is DFI Retail

DFI Retail is the top stock with a 4.57% increase.

Retail SME index hits record 53.4 in Q1 as Mideast tensions loom

Collections rose 15.2%, whilst payments grew 15.5% in the quarter.

Standard Chartered and A*STAR set up an AI for Banking Innovation Lab

The three-year partnership is expected to accelerate AI research.

ISDN trims stake in AR Robotics as Trinity and Soradynamics joins ownership

Trinity and Soradynamics will own 40% and 30% of AR Robotics, respectively.

ASTI swings back to profit in 2025, EPS turns positive after prior-year loss

Revenue up 11.8% in FY2025 as margin expansion supports profit recovery to $1.1m.

Cyber threats, uneven AI adoption, and fuel gaps challenge Singapore’s maritime systems, Siow says

The government's new roadmap targets autonomous ports, smart ships and alternative fuels amidst sector risks.

Nam Cheong offloads ageing fleet in $48.8m vessel sale

The company divests older offshore vessels whilst reviving newbuild activity after a decade.

StarHub wins Technology Automation award at Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026

The company’s digital solution enhances public safety, traffic management, and efficiency at high-profile events.

OUE REIT posts $57.6m Q1 NPI, up 8.4% on hospitality gains

Revenue rose 6.7% as hospitality gains 16.8% and office rents stay resilient.

The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed

What businesses need is not a reactive response to change, but an operating model that is better equipped to adapt. 

MPA drives digital integration forward with OCEANS-X maritime data systems

Operators link internal tools directly into port clearance infrastructure.

SGX RegCo opens consultation on new disclosure standards for listed companies

The proposal sets requirements for IR policies, KPIs and dividend disclosures in annual reports.

Singapore's $100m maritime R&D roadmap set to drive industry innovation

The new roadmap will focus on autonomous ports, smart ships and energy systems.

Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing

Singapore is the undisputed regional core. Johor is its irreplaceable natural hinterland.