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Singapore eyes deeper defence ties with Australia and Qatar

Singapore eyes deeper defence ties with Australia and Qatar

The high-level defence forums anchor parallel diplomatic meetings across multiple regions.

Ginko-AGT raises Nam Cheong stake above substantial shareholder threshold

Its holding rose to 6.009% after buying 50,000 shares in May.

Concord New Energy strikes $158.5m leaseback deal with industrial bank

The lessee will make quarterly lease payments under a floating interest rate.

Defence minister urges flexible partnerships amidst evolving security landscape

The Defence Minister said traditional institutions must evolve with emerging risks.

FairPrice locks prices of over 500 essentials until end-August

The expanded price freeze covers groceries and daily necessities to help households manage rising costs.

Golden Agri cuts emissions by 4.6% in 2025

The agribusiness also expanded its use of renewable energy, supply chain traceability, and support for smallholders.

AI, hybrid work to reshape offices by 2050: IWG

Neural implants, VR meeting rooms, and flexible work models are expected to redefine the workplace.

Governance gap threatens Singapore's agentic AI ambitions

Singapore's AI governance push is outpacing the organisations it is designed to protect.

Employees want flexible work arrangements but hesitate to ask for it—MOM

Even though approvals for flexible work arrangements are more than 94%.

Monday Wrap: AI growth, telecom pressure, and export scrutiny

AI lifts growth outlook as export checks tighten and telco rivalry stays intense.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.98%; Top stock is Wilmar Intl

Wilmar Intl is the top stock with a 5.90% increase.

Non-landed home prices rise 1.3% in Q1

All regions record growth in non-landed segment as market extends six-quarter rise.

Singapore residents raise financial independence bar to over $1m

Majority now target more than $1m, with Gen Z pushing retirement expectations earlier.

Singapore, Princess Cruises to double sailings by 2030 in 3-year deal

Diamond, Sapphire, and Grand Princess ships will operate up to 28-day voyages.

SingStat revamps trade data with wider firm coverage, drops old index

The methodology removes industry weights by summing actual revenue across 12 specific trade categories.