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LTA grants Geolah, Trans-Cab three-year ride-hailing licences
LTA grants Geolah, Trans-Cab three-year ride-hailing licences
The two operators met the authority’s standards on safety and service.
Keppel DC REIT secures 10-year lease extension for $350m
The weighted average land lease expiry extends to 25 years.
Singapore PMI inches up to 50.3 in December
This was driven by growth in new orders and factory output.
Human resources functions to evolve in 2026 with wider AI adoption
35% of Singapore companies plan to improve payroll transparency over the next two to three years.
Private home prices projected to rise 3% in 2026
Lower interest rates cuts mortgage costs and supports buyer demand.
SG ranks 9th in APAC flexible workspace demand growth in 2025
Enterprise demand supports flex uptake in a competitive office market.
Firms to adopt flexible, accessible offices in 2026
Hybrid setups and 15-minute workplaces are seen to boost employee engagement.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.18%; Top stock is CityDev
CityDev is the top stock with a 4.04% increase.
Organisations miss 55% productivity gains from AI adoption
AI used widely, yet productivity gains remain untapped.
Investment sales hit $24b in 2025
Residential, commercial, and mixed-use topped investments as of December 2025, PropNex said.
ValueMax hits back at copyright infringement claims
This stemmed from jewelries which allegedly had branding similar to LV.
AI adoption shape SMB priorities for 2026: report
LinkedIn identifies skills gaps and uneven uptake.
SERT divests Rome office asset for $51.0m
The sale crystallises 32.3% premium, lifts logistics and industrial exposure
Coliwoo sells subsidiary, leases back Pasir Panjang hotel
The sale-leaseback will preserve operations without tenant disruption.
Digital shortfalls threaten low-carbon grid transition
Experts warn outdated systems and limited data could stall decarbonisation progress.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.11%; Top stock is DFIRG USD
DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 2.01% increase.
AI investment concentrates in high-growth sectors
Finance, professional services, and education emerge as leading beneficiaries.
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