Singapore

Information sector hits 41% net employment outlook in Q2 2026

The construction and real estate sector posted a 24-point jump in the same period.

Café chain The Providore ends operations in Singapore

The company has not publicly confirmed a reason for the closures.

S’pore sees five CFO appointments in 2025

Retirement accounted for 62% of CFO exits across APAC.

NTU Business–Computing graduates earn highest starting pay in 2026

NUS and SMU dominated starting salary charts alongside NTU.

Seatrium completes sale of Karimun Yard in Indonesia

The company expects over $50m in annual savings once fully implemented.

One in three workers fear stigma over flexible work requests, survey says

Despite high flexible work approvals, concerns over bias linger.

Capital Asia Investments directors arrested over suspected money laundering

The Police also seized more than $160m in assets, MAS said.

Singapore Facility powers Cytek’s Asia-Pacific expansion

The hub supported immunology, oncology, and infectious diseases research.

Intraco faces supply disruptions amidst Middle East conflict

Supplier cites security around Straits of Hormuz halting production.

mm2 Asia proposes $25m capital raise via placement and rights issue

It aims to strengthen capital base and improves working capital.

Acrophyte wins MAS approval for ESR Suntec REIT manager buy

The deal covers ESR Group’s 100% indirect stake.

Singapore ranks 2nd in real estate resilience against cyber threats

Data shows that about 75% of organisations manage building systems with vulnerabilities.

Middle East tensions raise inflation risks whilst GDP growth impact seen limited: analysts

With 55% of crude oil sourced from the Middle East, every price jump hits the CPI—but the broader economy is holding firm.

Employers shake off early 2026 gloom as hiring plans rebound

The Information sector is leading the charge with a massive +41% outlook as firms double down on technology-led transformation.

Singapore aviation insurance costs rise as Iran conflict escalates

Airspace closures and rerouting pressure regional hub operations linked to Europe-Asia routes.