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Economy grows to 4.6% in Q1, though Middle East conflict clouds outlook

Manufacturing growth slowed to 5%, while construction rose by 9%.

MAS tightens monetary policy as inflation outlook lifted to 2.5% cap

The Singapore dollar is set to appreciate faster to help curb rising price pressures.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.11%; Top stock is Sembcorp

Sembcorp is the top stock with a 1.02% increase.

Vertex names Dilhan chairman as FY2025 profit tops $127.3m

Board change follows strong exits and listing momentum.

SGX Singapore equity derivatives activity stays strong in March

MSCI Singapore and Micro STI contracts gain momentum.

F&B operators confront outlet closure risks

Weak governance delays response to warning signs.

Singapore IPOs return with $1.2b raised in Q1

The city-state ranks in the global top 10 for IPO proceeds.

Singapore trails peers at 177th in global outsourcing talent index

Three Southeast Asian markets placed in global top 10 with Philippines topping 193-country list.

Singapore digital government score rises to 65 despite 5.8% UX decline

The country leads Asia in AI readiness with a score of 65.5.

SREITs set for stable Q1 performance, CGSI says

Occupancy holds firm as investors watch rents, debt costs and inflation risks.

CapitaLand Investment hits $403m final close for second APAC credit fund

ACP II is allocated to five first mortgage loans in Sydney and Seoul.

MAS expected to tighten policy in April amidst inflation risks

Slope increase likely as focus shifts to imported inflation and FX response, OCBS reports.

Singapore market steady whilst Asia trades mixed under Hormuz pressure

US President Donald Trump said the US Navy would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after failed peace talks.

Cathay Pacific to cut flights as jet fuel prices more than double in weeks

Flights to Dubai and Riyadh remain suspended until 30 June.

Grab superapp gets smarter with 13 AI enhancements

The new tools target consumers, travellers, and merchant-partners across Southeast Asia.