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Singapore leads on robot density but returns and talent lag behind
Singapore leads on robot density but returns and talent lag behind
Just over 40% of firms realise value from robotics as deployment outpaces orchestration and skilled talent in Singapore.
HSBC rolls out TradeCash in Singapore
Customers can draw down a loan using sales invoice data.
Transport costs keep inflation elevated despite stable headline rate
May inflation was unchanged at 1.8%.
Lazada trims workforce in Singapore, other Southeast Asia markets
The move affects about 5% of staff as e-commerce sector continues restructuring.
Consortium secures prime River Valley Green residential site in URA land tender
Massive total gross floor area will support a significant volume of new inner-city housing stock.
SIA taps offshore yuan market via $286.7m notes issue
Net proceeds will fund aircraft purchases and refinance existing borrowings.
Foundation Healthcare targets $242m in SGX debut, Reuters says
The private healthcare group's listing plan is backed by SeaTown.
PropNex names new independent director, reshuffles board committees
Danny Lim joins the board amidst the company’s restructuring.
Singtel Australian unit prices $200m note tranche at 2.84%
Net proceeds will be swapped into Australian dollars for Optus operations.
StarHub names Matthew Williams as next CEO
He previously held senior consumer roles at Optus and Vodafone.
Singtel sells $1b Gulf Development stake under recycling plan
It will retain a 4.95% holding valued at $1.8b.
Banks reel in $77b new HNW wealth in 2025
DBS and OCBC wealth management fees surged in Q1 2026.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.03%; Top stock is MPACT
Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust is the top stock with a 2.38% increase.
Singapore's 16.9% medical inflation tests healthcare financing model
SGH and Cigna say co-payments and insurer collaboration are needed to keep Singapore's healthcare costs sustainable.
Core inflation holds at 1.4% in May on weaker services
However, food prices rose to 1.8% from 1.6% in April.
Singapore dominates Southeast Asia's top-funded women-led startups
Tracxn ranked 25 firms, with Singapore accounting for 15 companies.
H2G Green divests $4m GEIH stake for LNG expansion push
Proceeds will help scale GasHub’s midstream and last-mile logistics network.
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