Singapore
Singapore factory output slips 0.1% in February
Biomedical drag masks electronics growth.
Workplace fatal injury rate falls to record low
The major injury rate also hits a low.
Singapore investors cite conflict as top portfolio risk
China edges past the US in return outlook.
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.
Majority of women say caregiving limits career progression, survey finds
Only 14% are working with financial advisors.
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.
Commentary
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
From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause
Section 13O, MAS, and the digital footprint of Singapore Family Offices
Could Singapore lead the world's next management revolution?