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Grab adjusts SG-JB pilot after more than 1,000 trips
Grab adjusts SG-JB pilot after more than 1,000 trips
Booking lead time was reduced to six hours from 12.
UOB inks MOU with Vietnam's FPT to modernise banking with AI and cloud
They seek to modernise banking services in UOB’s key markets.
Singtel unit clinches $1.5b revolving credit facility from 11 banks
Three-year tenor was arranged for general corporate use.
Singapore eyes deeper defence ties with Australia and Qatar
The high-level defence forums anchor parallel diplomatic meetings across multiple regions.
Ginko-AGT raises Nam Cheong stake above substantial shareholder threshold
Its holding rose to 6.009% after buying 50,000 shares in May.
Concord New Energy strikes $158.5m leaseback deal with industrial bank
The lessee will make quarterly lease payments under a floating interest rate.
Defence minister urges flexible partnerships amidst evolving security landscape
The Defence Minister said traditional institutions must evolve with emerging risks.
FairPrice locks prices of over 500 essentials until end-August
The expanded price freeze covers groceries and daily necessities to help households manage rising costs.
Golden Agri cuts emissions by 4.6% in 2025
The agribusiness also expanded its use of renewable energy, supply chain traceability, and support for smallholders.
AI, hybrid work to reshape offices by 2050: IWG
Neural implants, VR meeting rooms, and flexible work models are expected to redefine the workplace.
Monday Wrap: AI growth, telecom pressure, and export scrutiny
AI lifts growth outlook as export checks tighten and telco rivalry stays intense.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.98%; Top stock is Wilmar Intl
Wilmar Intl is the top stock with a 5.90% increase.
Tan Su Shan named Asia’s most powerful woman in business, ranks sixth globally on Fortune’s 2026 list
Alongside Tan is Temasek’s Png Chin Yee at 77th.
Singapore residents raise financial independence bar to over $1m
Majority now target more than $1m, with Gen Z pushing retirement expectations earlier.
CapitaLand Ascott Trust sells Robertson House in $360m deal
The transaction was priced at $1.1m per key.
Singapore, Princess Cruises to double sailings by 2030 in 3-year deal
Diamond, Sapphire, and Grand Princess ships will operate up to 28-day voyages.
SingStat revamps trade data with wider firm coverage, drops old index
The methodology removes industry weights by summing actual revenue across 12 specific trade categories.
Commentary
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‘Tokenmaxxing’ – The wrong AI race to run in Singapore
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Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data
Is Singapore's emphasis on long-term security and stability hindering purpose-driven employees?
When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?