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Singapore rejects USTR’s forced-labour import findings

A US trade review leaves local exports facing a possible 12.5% tariff.

MAS proposes PCC model for separate insurance risks in one entity

The move supports captive insurance and alternative risk transfer.

Singapore businesses can withstand disruptions longer than peers: survey

Businesses reported the strongest ability to withstand major disruptions in Proxima survey.

Property devs should match buyer checks to transaction risks: URA

The guidance targets illicit financing such as money laundering.

Singapore office attendance tops global average as layoff fears mount

Nearly half expect restructuring, automation, or cost-cutting to put their roles at risk.

Beng Kuang locks in $85m in West Africa contracts

This formalises West Africa lifecycle mandate renewals announced in April.

Singapore tops Asia's trade credit league, Atradius says

More suppliers are dealing with late customer payments across the region.

Foundation Healthcare draws 9.4x demand for SG public offer

It received 3,805 valid applications for 86.98 million shares.

Transport Ministry invests $800m in automation, connectivity research

About two-thirds of the funding focuses on autonomy and digital twin models. 

AI growth stalls as 78% cite weak data infrastructure

Confluent said firms are prioritising data streaming as they move AI projects from pilots into production.

Singapore emerges as key hub in Asia-Pacific’s next medtech wave

The city-state’s regulatory strength helps translate medical innovations into globally validated products.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.57%; Top stock is OCBC Bank

OCBC Bank is the top stock with a 3.34% increase.

Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test

Prudentials Mohit Tandon said usage is now the million-dollar question.

UOB and ANTA sign MOU for cardholder discounts

The emerging affluent and affluent segments can expect exclusive offers.

SG-Indonesia pact builds climate finance plan for carbon credits

The framework aligns directly with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.