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Singaporeans prioritize health and meaning over longer lifespans
Among 1,021 Singaporean respondents surveyed, just 6% said they wished for a longer life.
1 in 2 Singaporeans say communication is excellent amongst insurers
89% said communication is important to their overall customer experience.
Singapore investors prioritize nature outcomes over returns: report
44% of Singaporean investors cite environmental outcomes as their leading reason for increasing exposure to nature investments.
Singapore employees rank work-life balance over pay anew
Whilst 62% of respondents reported feeling engaged in their roles, 18% said they felt disengaged.
Singapore manufacturing hit as US reshoring cuts demand: report
Notably, 55% of Singapore’s exports to the US are now subject to a 10% tariff, with electronics and machinery forming the bulk of those goods.
Singapore ranks 18th globally in daily digital ad exposure
At the top of the list is Nauru, where users encounter nearly 1,600 ad placements daily, followed by Iceland with over 1,500.
Master Plan draws support for mixed-use, transport-linked growth
These locations are expected to see strong demand due to their accessibility and prestige
Singapore SMBs stay optimistic despite inflation and costs
Six in ten SMBs (61%) reported being impacted by inflation and rising operational costs.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.56%; Top stock is SGX
SGX is the top stock with a 3.67% increase.
AI surge strains energy-hungry data centres
Smarter infrastructure and policy support urged as data storage demands soar.
Over half of Singaporeans are open to AI for critical life advice: report
Only around 1 in 5 are concerned about data security or ethics.
Sembcorp subsidiary issues $300m fixed rate notes at 3.55%
Proceeds will be used for general corporate and working capital needs.
JTC launches Sengkang West site under the IGLS programme
Tenders for the site will close on 19 August at 11 a.m.
ST Engineering divests US-based unit for $371m
The net proceeds of $316m (US$246m) will be used for debt payment.
Xero to acquire US-based SMB bill pay platform for $3.2b
Melio integrates accounting and payments.
URA launches three residential sites for sale
These form part of the 5,030 residential units in the H1 2025 GLS programme.
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