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CLAR to invest $1.4b in Singapore assets, Japan data centre stake
CLAR to invest $1.4b in Singapore assets, Japan data centre stake
The REIT enters Greater Osaka with a $620.7 m deal for a 49% stake in the centre.
Ransomware groups surge as July attacks hit Singapore
ThreatBook 2025 report shows tech and finance hit hardest in mid-year breach wave.
Tiger Woods-backed Sun Day Red trademark upheld in Singapore dispute with Puma
IPOS dismissed Puma’s challenge, ruling Tiger logo is not likely to confuse consumers with Puma design.
Nearly half of Gen Z employees disengaged as they demand more structure
Clearer expectations and mentor access cited as key needs for early-career staff.
Soon Hock completes sale of Kaki Bukit property to Bright Oasis
This follows the earlier announcements regarding the property’s disposal.
CBRE labels Singapore ‘Most Reliable’ as CapitaLand Ascendas REIT spends $1.41b
Loh Lee Fen cited Singapore’s economic fundamentals and political stability driving industrial deals.
Computers and peripherals top FDI returns with 299.2% surge
Banks and Non-Freight Water Transport Services followed, according to a Briefcase Index report.
Etiqa and AIA expand Takaful access via 6,300 agents
It allows Takaful offerings to reach both Muslim and non-Muslim customers in Singapore.
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.
QSR brands double down on consistency as price increases hit limits across Asia
Frequent pricing swings strain loyalty as consumers tire of ongoing market changes.
Gov’t eyes mandatory green plates for EVs to manage fire risks
Authorities have started a month-long consultation on three EV plate designs for first responder visibility.
Actis anchors green push via 90% stake in 800 Super
The Singapore-based firm provides waste management and public cleaning.
Papa Johns scales regional push with localised campaigns and product launches
Collaborations with influencers and brand ambassadors enhance visibility.
Southeast Asia QSRs must brace for tourism-driven demand shifts
The recent decline in Middle Eastern visitors has had a measurable impact on SEA markets.
Grab to buy foodpanda Taiwan for $767.08m in first non-SEA move
The company will operate across 21 cities in the country.
Singapore firms face world’s highest ransomware risk
Mid-year conferences made it a prime global target.
Over 2 in 5 pessimistic on job opportunities as most firms face skill gaps
Less than half (47%) of professionals felt secure in their roles.
Commentary
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
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.