Singapore

Singapore factory output slips 0.1% in February

Biomedical drag masks electronics growth.

Carbon tax clarifies costs, but compliance demands widen

Narrowly focusing on the tax overlooks the full economic picture.

S-REIT index slumps 6% amidst Middle East energy shock fears

RHB urged a shift to ‘defensive large-cap’ REITs to survive market volatility.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.34%; Top stock is Wilmar International

Wilmar International is the top stock with a 1.09% increase.

Nearly half of firms prioritise AI over cost relief

Refreshed economic strategy ranks second with 36% backing.

LTA introduces first of six autonomous buses for pilot testing

They will be piloted on public bus services 400 (Marina Bay) and 191 (One-North).

Talent shortage leaves 47% of cybersecurity teams overstretched, survey finds

The Kaspersky 2026 report flags Singapore as APAC’s top target for third-party access attacks.

Employers underestimate salary demands by 30%

Indeed report shows a structural disconnect in how Singaporean firms value compensation.

Tech spending to hit $28b amidst 6% surge

This will be driven by government-led IMDA programmes. 

SG hospitals struggle to scale AI amidst data and legacy system gaps

Data sharing between public and private providers remains limited, an expert said.

Singapore leads APAC in office fit-out costs despite rising regional market optimism

Singapore’s office fit-outs amongst the region’s most expensive, even as contractors expect stronger 2026 conditions.

Hospitals move AI beyond testing to wider clinical implementation

The tech expands across workflows to automate documentation and patient services.

Home-grown LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF debuts on SGX

It is the country’s first fund supported by locally stored physical gold.