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Wong flags wage, hiring risks after US tariff decision
Wong flags wage, hiring risks after US tariff decision
																					
							The country’s growth forecast will likely be revised downwards.
						
					
					
				Grab launches AI tools for merchants and drivers in Southeast Asia
																					
							The new solutions were developed in collaboration with AI research leaders OpenAI and Anthropic.
						
					
					
				Singaporeans want early retirement, but many lack confidence
																					
							72% say the goal is realistic—and 43% feel confident managing their finances toward it.
						
					
					
				Singapore cited by UN ESCAP for green central banking practices
																					
							Countries like Singapore “have enhanced... ability to cope with macroeconomic implications of climate change.”
						
					
					
				Singapore tech salaries rise modestly as hiring rebounds in 2025
																					
							Roles like Solutions Engineer, Game Engineer, and Site Reliability Engineer saw the biggest gains.
						
					
					
				S-REITs enter recovery phase after 11.8% slide in 2024 returns: UOB
																					
							Historical data shows a negative correlation of -0.59 between the FTSE ST All-Share REITs Index and the S&P 500 Index.
						
					
					
				CDL saga exposes governance gaps in family firms
																					
							The public dispute reveals the risks of blurred roles, weak succession systems, and informal governance in family-run businesses.
						
					
					
				Brands ramp up data-led offers for peak season
																					
							Singapore expects 18.5 million visitors in 2025.
						
					
					
				Gov’t enhances code on accessibility in the built environment
																					
							The new code will take effect from 1 November 2025.
						
					
					
				Thakral Corporation says no final decision on GemLife IPO
																					
							There is no certainty that GemLife will proceed with any transaction.
						
					
					
				SG, Chile sign agreement on carbon credit collaboration
																					
							The projects authorised under the agreement will promote sustainable development.
						
					
					
				Singapore researchers develop AI-powered 3D imaging for skin cancer mgmt
																					
							The technique produces real-time, high-resolution images of skin tumours.
						
					
					
				PSBA to launch paramedicine courses under new partnership
																					
							The agreement was signed during the launch of its third campus at The Cathay.
						
					
					
				COTD: Singapore startup funding jumps 46.72% MoM in March
																					
							Early-stage startups (94.3%) held the largest share of funding.
						
					
					
				What businesses need to know about selling cosmetics in Singapore
																					
							Non-compliance with HSA regulations can result in penalties.
						
					
					
				Upper Serangoon site up for sale
																					
							It has a guide price of $260m.
						
					
					
				Ransomware attack exposes customer data at DBS, Bank of China Singapore
																					
							About 8,200 DBS customer statements were potentially compromised.
						
					
					
				
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
								
						
				
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
                
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