News
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.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.34%; Top stock is Wilmar International
Wilmar International is the top stock with a 1.09% increase.
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.
Solving APAC’s ‘Maggi Mee’ healthcare paradox
Patients want healthcare that is "fast to cook, good to eat, and cheap."
Private capital professionals don't expect base pay cuts in next 18 months, report says
Most respondents expect stronger market conditions over this period.
LaunchPad @ One-North reopens with 19-node global startup network
The space has been redesigned for investor meetings and community events.
Commentary
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?
Singapore’s SMEs are embracing AI. Cybersecurity must keep up.
Game theory in the Gulf: Why Singapore should watch the Middle East carefully
When AI becomes the front door: How marketing in Singapore will really change in 2026
Singapore’s AI upskilling push is bold. Now employers must close the loop.
Why Budget 2026 marks a turning point for employers