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PMI edges up to 49.7 in May

This marks the second contraction following 19 consecutive months of expansion.

GigaDevice opens headquarters in Singapore

It will serve as a central platform to drive global coordination.

Hiring slows as employers sift through poor matches: report

Sixty-nine percent of employers reject applications due to a skills gap.

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust to raise $75.9m

The company said it plans to use the proceeds primarily to repay existing bank borrowings.

Fire risks, long charging lines hinder S’poreans from switching to EVs

The availability of EV-specific insurance is a key consideration when making the switch.

Startup funding drops 73% to $115m in May

Startups raised $115m in May, down from $429m in April.

Global leaders turn to hybrid work to build business resilience: report

Two-thirds (67%) of executives are actively reducing or planning to reduce operating cost.

Workers' confidence in employer health support wanes in 2025: survey

One in five Singapore workers say they are not confident they can afford healthcare for themselves or their families.

Regional grid may unlock 25GW in renewables: report

The regional grid strategy aims not only to decarbonise Singapore’s power sector but also shield it from volatile global gas prices.

UOB Kay Hian maintains positive view on S-REITs amidst stability

With the 10-year Singapore government bond yield at 2.4% and the 3-month compounded SORA at 2.3%.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.01%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg USD

YZJ Shipbldg USD is the top stock with a 4.25% increase.

3 in 5 S’poreans live paycheck to paycheck: report

More than a quarter also work multiple jobs.

NIO boosts EV deliveries by 13.1% YoY in May

Cumulative deliveries reached 760,789.

Hong Leong-led consortium gets $692m green loan for Tengah project

It will finance green infrastructure and ecological integration.