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SNEF urges targeted Budget 2026 support on manpower and costs
SNEF urges targeted Budget 2026 support on manpower and costs
SNEF recommended enhancing and extending the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme beyond 2026.
Singapore private home prices rise 3 to 4% in 2026 on lower rates
On the demand side, PropNex said easing financing costs should continue to provide support.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.17%; Top stock is CityDev
CityDev is the top stock with a 1.90% increase.
Grade fixation creates workforce maturity gap
More graduates question whether top grades truly translate into job readiness.
Low psychological safety threatens workplace performance
Most employees are afraid to discuss mental health.
Solar expansion strains grid with midday oversupply
A fast-growing solar fleet is exposing grid limits as midday oversupply intensifies.
Singapore-led medtech initiative brings artificial-heart device to Indonesia
The device targets Indonesia’s heart-failure gap with a smaller, lighter design backed by Singapore.
Singapore’s tighter rules push Chinese wealth overseas
Compliance checks raise friction as investors explore multi-market strategies.
LTA launches webpage providing real-time MRT, LRT updates
Commuters to benefit from improved rail information tool.
Sasseur REIT manager names Jia Yali as CFO
Jia is a former financial controller at Sasseur Asset Management.
SIA, Scoot carry 3.5 million passengers as of November
The group’s cargo carriage also increased by 12.4% compared to the last year.
Lendlease Finance accepts $24.8m in SGX-listed notes tender
The accepted tenders represent 9.67% of outstanding notes.
LTA awards contracts for 660 electric buses
By end-2026, these are expected to replace diesel buses for passenger service.
Hotels to see 3.7% supply increase in next two years: report
The upcoming supply includes 1,000 rooms from the Liang Court and 700 rooms from Resorts World.
CSE Global secures $160.71m of LNG electrification contracts in US
The contracts cover power distribution and control systems work.
Singapore new private home sales slump in November on launch shortage: analysts
Looking ahead, PropNex, Realion, and Knight Frank expect December 2025 sales to remain subdued.
CPF interest rates stay unchanged for January to March 2026
Separately, the Basic Healthcare Sum (BHS) for 2026 will be set at $79,000.
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