Singapore

Economy could slow to 1% if Middle East tensions persist into H2: RHB

The first quarter’s 4.6% growth does not yet reflect the late-February conflict.

Locals monopolise 69% of luxury homes as foreign buyers remain 'marginal'

Non-resident and corporate buyers have been pushed to the sidelines.

Austin centre links Singapore to Texas and broader US, Deputy PM Gan says

US expansion links SEA trade flows with Texas industrial growth.

DBS appoints sustainability leader to drive Asia’s low-carbon push

Kelvin Wong will serve as Chief Sustainability Officer, starting 11 May.

EnterpriseSG powers Singapore’s push into US market with Austin Overseas Centre

The centre seeks to strengthens SG access to US tech, energy and manufacturing

CCS clears GlobalFoundries’ AMF acquisition with no competition concerns

The combined market share of the two parties is considered low by the regulator.

Luxury home sales hold firm in Q1 as CCR deals rise

New sales and ultra-luxury transactions support stable luxury market momentum.

SMRT pilots AI platform ‘JARVIS’ for predictive rail maintenance

The system uses GenAI and vector search to deliver engineering insights.

Transport Equipment posts lowest job vacancy rate at 1.2% in December 2025

The Air Transport and Printing sectors follow closely at 1.8%.

Savills expects up to $40b Singapore investment sales boom in 2026

Low rates and capital inflows drove the stronger outlook across key property sectors in 2026.

Investor interest for Japan homes doubles in Q1 with focus on Tokyo

Completed or renovated units in established neighbourhoods are gaining traction.

Capital World advances Johor mall plans as Mustafa Centre fit-out begins

Johor Bahru mall gains major tenant as Capital World pushes retail buildout near JS-SEZ corridor.

Economy grows to 4.6% in Q1, though Middle East conflict clouds outlook

Manufacturing growth slowed to 5%, while construction rose by 9%.

MAS tightens monetary policy as inflation outlook lifted to 2.5% cap

The Singapore dollar is set to appreciate faster to help curb rising price pressures.

AIA Singapore secures double victory at the Singapore Business Review Technology Excellence Awards 2026

AIA Singapore sets a new benchmark for how tech can transform insurance, healthcare, wellness, and financial advisory.

Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure

Growth depends not only on innovation, but on the systems that allow it to operate securely and at scale.