Singapore
PSA Singapore hits record annual throughput of over 40 million TEUs in 2024
PSA Singapore hits record annual throughput of over 40 million TEUs in 2024
This reinforces its position as a gateway connecting Singapore's economy to the global market.
Shell shuts down Pulau Bukom unit to investigate leak
The company estimated that a few tonnes of the refined oil products were leaked.
Yongan Group is SGX Group's newest derivatives clearing member
There are now 31 clearing members in SGX Group’s derivatives market.
Surbana Jurong announces new appointment to board of directors
Professor Cheong Koon Hean brings over 20 years of experience to strengthen SJ's innovative, sustainable solutions.
Etiqa, Maybank launch Singapore's first Takaful in 10 years
The plan combines ethical investment options with flexible wealth accumulation.
19SixtyFive awarded in tender for heritage sites at Kampong Java
The tender will offer an upfront tenure of five years.
Volta Properties sells US property to Gladstone Commercial
It spans 16.68 acres with a building size of 215,474 square feet.
Temasek Holdings announces new board appointments
Appointments were made effective on 1 January.
Singapore’s manufacturing output grows by 8.5% in November 2024
In electronics, output increased 26.2% YoY.
Koh Brothers unit secures $313.9m contract for new bus depot
The construction is expected to be completed by 2029.
OCBC Bank sells 33% stake in Hong Kong Life
The agreed sale price is HK$589.3m ($103m)
Singapore records $43m IPO proceeds in 2024
Deals in Asia Pacific declined by 35%, whilst proceeds dropped by 51% YoY.
PacificLight to build 600 MW hydrogen-ready CCGT plant in Singapore
Operation will commence in January 2029.
Talent shortage emerges as top concern for employers in 2025: report
Employers also cite salary matching and market competition as main concerns.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.92%; Top stock is Mapletree PanAsia Com Tr
Mapletree PanAsia Com Tr is the top stock with a 0.84% increase.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
We’re taking the time off and will be back on 6 January 2025.
Automation could aid Singapore transition to compressed workweek
Employers should use the city-state’s advanced tech infrastructure to make it work.
Commentary
‘Tokenmaxxing’ – The wrong AI race to run in Singapore
To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy
Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data
Is Singapore's emphasis on long-term security and stability hindering purpose-driven employees?
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
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
Solving the production problem behind Singapore’s ‘pilot purgatory’
Transformation without disruption: Your Existing ERP is an accelerant to business innovation