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Singapore cargo hub to rise under Changi–SF Group five-year pact

The MoU positions Changi as SF’s first overseas hub, expanding express cargo and regional air logistics network across Asia-Pacific.

Singapore real estate drives APAC rebound with sharp rise in cross-border deals

SG inflows surged to $7.3b as office-led investment lifts regional volumes 64.7% YoY.

Labour market expansion slows in Q1 amidst cooling hiring plans

Employment rose for 18th quarter whilst hiring plans fall sharply.

Outbound flight bookings rise 15% during Labour Day period

Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Sydney are among the fastest-growing picks for travellers.

EMA calls for new power generation capacity to meet rising demand

Singapore adds gas plants as demand curve steepens to decade high range.

Landmark REIT lifts Q1 income 5.7% as occupancy strengthens

Portfolio occupancy stood at 87.5% as at 31 March 2026.

Over 60% of older adults make weekly mall visits, study finds

Most visit for dining and essentials, study finds.

Import prices jump 11.1% in March on oil-driven gains

Export prices climbed 8.4% YoY, supported by a 44.5% increase in the oil index.

DBS’ net profit up 1% to S$2.93b in Q1 on record total income

Wealth management growth drove up fee income and treasury customer sales to new highs.

Supply prices rise 21.6% YoY in March on oil-driven gains

Meanwhile, the SMPPI rose 20.3%, led by a 54.3% increase in the oil index.

Sheng Siong delivers double‑digit Q1 net profit growth from store expansion

Gross margin improves whilst costs rise as Singapore same-store sales gain offsets weaker China contribution.

Changi to tender major Terminal 3 upgrade in H2

Digital and robotics pilots will be tested for deployment at T5.

CDL Hospitality Trusts Q1 NPI climbs 10.4% on strong SG and Europe performance

Singapore hotels led gains as Japan and Maldives weigh on regional performance.

Singapore retail growth masks uneven sector performance

Tourism and e-commerce gains contrast with weaker mass markets.

Gold bar demand hits record 3.5 tonnes

Asian investors drove Q1 gold buying.