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Singapore, New Zealand set 10-year agenda under strategic partnership
Singapore, New Zealand set 10-year agenda under strategic partnership
The inaugural New Zealand–Singapore Leadership Forum will also be launched in 2026.
Young workers cite team issues, low pay as top concerns
68% of employed youths are actively or passively open to new roles.
Singapore opens Asia’s first experiential carbon-literacy gallery
It aims to improve public understanding of carbon and its impact.
BPI Wealth Singapore opens at Marina Bay
Singapore is where the next generation of wealth conversations are happening, said Zobel de Ayala.
OOCL liner revenue down 26% in Q3 on lower freight rates
Asia-Europe and Trans-Pacific routes recorded the steepest declines.
H2G Green unit faces court action over Jurong fire safety breach
Its subsidiary may be fined $200,000 with additional fines for a continuing offence.
Seatrium receives termination notice for $610m WTIV project
The project is approximately 98.9% completed.
HealthBank to list 15.5 million new shares for private investor
It's sold at $2.7 cents per share.
Gallant Venture unit eyes $887m bond deal for expansion
It will be used for the construction of a 3 -by-350-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Indonesia.
Job insecurity, cyber risks expose weak spots in remittance sector
Stronger coordination between regulators, insurers, and payment providers is essential.
UOL-led consortium is top bidder for URA’s Dorset Road site
The top bid of over $524.3m translated to a land rate of $1,338 per square foot per plot ratio.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.35%; Top stock is Venture
Venture Corporation Limited is the top stock with a 1.69% increase.
Singapore firms to ramp up overseas hiring as global teams expand
Nearly three-quarters of companies surveyed have grown their overseas teams in the past year.
Employers eye 4.3% average pay rise in 2026
This amongst the lowest in Southeast Asia.
Singapore travellers lead globally in biometric travel adoption
The adoption of generative AI for travel planning increased from 11% in 2024 to 20% in 2025.
Climate costs mount for Singapore REITs despite stronger ESG adoption
About one-third of S-REITs have more than 80% of their portfolios green-certified.
COTD: Rents across all residential markets decline QoQ
The ultraluxury segment fell the most.
Commentary
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
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