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Lum Chang Creations' net profit balloons 104% to $11m in H1 2026
Lum Chang Creations' net profit balloons 104% to $11m in H1 2026
Revenue and profit surge as the company posts H1 gains.
New council must bridge security, trust gaps to anchor new AI missions
Two in five firms express data loss via generative AI as a top concern.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.65%; Top stock is Wilmar Intl
Wilmar Intl is the top stock with a 2.57% increase.
Grab agrees $425m deal to buy US fintech Stash
Deal set to close in Q3 2026.
Singapore explores low carbon ammonia bunkering solution
Singapore explores low carbon ammonia bunkering solution.
Budget 2026: Singapore targets 1% sustainable fuel for departing flights
It is also building a low carbon ammonia bunkering solution in Jurong Island.
Budget 2026: Carbon tax to reach $50 to $80 per tonne by 2030
Government says it will calibrate future moves to avoid disadvantaging domestic sectors.
Budget 2026: New board to oversee skills, career, and job matching
SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore are merging into one body.
Budget 2026: New AI park at One-north to bridge research and business
The project expands on the pilot 'Lorong AI' co-working space.
Budget 2026: Defense spending holds at 3% of GDP as cyberattacks rise
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the government is prepared to spend more if needed.
Budget 2026: 250% corporate volunteer tax deduction extended to 2029
Singapore is also launching a $50m SG Partnerships Fund for community initiatives.
Budget 2026: Firms to get 400% tax deduction for AI spending
PM Wong revealed the government is expanding on the ‘Enterprise Innovation Scheme’.
Budget 2026: Budget surplus estimated at $8.5b for 2026
In 2025, the higher surplus is driven by more corporate tax collections.
Budget 2026: Tobacco excise duty raised by 20%
The higher tax is effective immediately.
Budget 2026: MNC tax rates to be raised to 15%
Singapore anticipates higher spending on healthcare and infrastructure.
Budget 2026: SG to launch national AI missions across four sectors
Key areas are advanced manufacturing, connectivity, finance, and healthcare.
Budget 2026: Wong says $400m boost will fund longer-term care
A task force led by Goh Pei Ming will review disability support.
Commentary
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‘Tokenmaxxing’ – The wrong AI race to run in Singapore
To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy
Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data
Is Singapore's emphasis on long-term security and stability hindering purpose-driven employees?
When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?