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AI set to take 41% of Singapore service work by 2027
AI set to take 41% of Singapore service work by 2027
Service staff using AI report spending 20% less time on routine cases, freeing about 4 hours weekly.
2 days ago
Coliwoo transitions to leaseback model following subsidiary sale
The company moves to long-term lease to maintain site management and amenities.
2 days ago
Alpha Integrated REIT appoints IFA for Mindarie cash offer
Unitholders will receive the official recommendation within fourteen days of the offer.
2 days ago
AIMS APAC REIT issues $150m in 4.10% perpetual securities
Major banks back a new $750m programe entry.
2 days ago
Tong Kooi Ong replaces Ng Ser Miang as Thomson chair
The leadership change takes effect 1 February following Ng Ser Miang’s resignation.
2 days ago
Deloitte urges Budget 2026 support as growth slows to 1%–3%
MTI forecasts Singapore’s growth at 1%–3% for 2026, down from last year’s pace.
2 days ago
MAS fines surge 579% amidst heightened scrutiny: report
Fenergo links the increase to KYC, AML, and sanctions breaches flagged after tighter supervision.
3 days ago
Tras Street shophouse seeks $15m in CBD sale
Based on the guide price, the asset is priced at about $3,326 per sq ft on floor area.
3 days ago
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.54%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 2.98% increase.
3 days ago
UOB lifts gold outlook toward US$5,000 as USD/SGD heads to 1.25
SGD, gold, and yen top UOB’s safe-haven asset list.
3 days ago
MUFG Bank sets up structured trade solutions subsidiary in Singapore
It is wholly owned by the Japanese megabank’s consolidated subsidiary.
3 days ago
Prime non-landed value jumps 54.5% YoY to $2.2b
New luxury hits $4,692 psf versus $2,130 psf resale.
3 days ago
32% of car buyers plan ICE purchases as EV intent drops, report says
EV purchase intent fell to 58% in EY’s latest survey.
3 days ago
More than two in three young adults prefer human advisers for insurance: report
About 69% prefer human advisers and 31% choose digital, AI tools.
3 days ago
Nam Lee EGM removes chair effective 9 January
The Board change followed the shareholders vote at extraordinary meeting.
3 days ago
MAS proposes changes to ease US-Singapore dual listings
It proposed a single prospectus, to align IPOs between the two countries, and to shorten registration processes, amongst others.
3 days ago
SBF, PwC propose IP financing, AI grants for Budget 2026
The Budget recommendations target growth, innovation, and workforce support.
3 days ago
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