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Singlife consolidates 1,200 employees into Straits View site

The insurer now occupies about 74,000 square feet across three floors.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.13%; Top stock is CityDev

CityDev is the top stock with a 4.17% increase.

Core CBD office rents in Singapore rise in Q4 on tight vacancy

Colliers forecasts 2%–4% rental growth in 2026 for Core CBD Premium and Grade A assets.

Singapore leads AI anxiety as firms race to adopt new technologies

Singapore leaders were also among the most focused on agentic AI, with 40.8% ranking it a top priority.

Singapore businesses struggle with rising costs in overseas expansion: report

On workforce readiness, skills mismatches (57%) and mobility barriers (35%) were the main obstacles to building globally capable teams. 

Labour market steady in 2025 despite skills, AI gaps

Hiring agencies and upskilling are critical to bridging talent gaps.

Grab partners with ST Engineering to launch drone delivery pilot

The test run targets up to 28 drone deliveries daily.

ECM totals $9.6b in 2025, highest since 2021

Despite slowdown, the total ECM doubles in 2025.

Salaries to rise 4% in 2026, Mercer survey shows

97.6% of Singapore firms plan 2026 salary raises

M&A value down 9% to $90.1b in 2025

Target deal value rises as overall volumes decline.

Grab acquires AI robotics firm Infermove to automate last-mile delivery

The acquisition targets first-mile and last-mile logistics operations.

Flexible workspace demand rises 5% in 2025: report

Singapore ranked 9th in 10 APAC cities that saw demand growth for flexible workspaces.

SERT portfolio value inches up 1% to $3.23b in FY2025

Logistics assets drive gains as securities trade near 20% NAV discount.

Six-storey building at 28 Carpenter Street launches for $65m interest exercise

The property comprises a total gross floor area of approximately 17,639 sq. ft, agent CBRE said.

Keppel Pacific Oak REIT secures $48.04m refinancing loan

Manager or ownership changes may risk $1.1b in company assets.