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AGO flags governance lapses in Singapore research grant system
AGO flags governance lapses in Singapore research grant system
It flagged the lack of documented approval for deviations from Indirect Research Cost funding rates.
Cybersecurity startups raise $57.4m across 10 deals
Local cyber startups raised US$42.5m across 10 deals in 2024.
Singapore reaffirms role as global energy hub
Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling noted energy trade through Singapore rose to US$1.67t in 2024
NTUC job fair offers 1,400 roles to retrenched Jetstar Asia staff
A total of 38 employers took part in the exercise.
Singapore data centres constrained with vacancy at just 3.6%
The firm noted Singapore recorded 28.1 megawatts of leasing activity in the first half of 2025.
Singapore urges governments, businesses to act on climate change
This comes as US federal policies have seemingly turned against renewable energy.
Singapore ranks 7th in the 2025 Global Talent Ranking
It fell by five places from the 2024 ranking.
Police investigate PUB contract irregularities after AGO findings
25 significant lapses were discovered by AGO in its overall evaluation.
MPA rolls out corrective actions following Auditor-General's findings
Four actions were implemented to address concerns from state auditors.
APAC Realty celebrates 8 years on Mainboard listing with 1-for-5 bonus issues
It has an average dividend payout ratio of 78.7% since IPO.
Sim Leisure to receive compensation for terminated theme park deal
The compensation should be paid in full on or before 30 October 2025.
Fortress Minerals signs two-year offtake deals with Malaysian steel mill
The agreements are expected to boost EPS for FY2026.
HRnetGroup launches subsidiary in Vietnam
AllwaysFirst will focus on recruitment in high-growth sectors.
Majority of SG’s emerging tech startups are IHL, venture studio spinoffs
Advanced manufacturing tops the list with 56% spinoff startups.
SG expects more university spinoffs as innovation support grows
The biggest push will come from the National GRIP.
Singapore records 27 early-stage tech startups in 2024
The figures remain below 2021 with 33 and 2022 with 35.
Far East Orchard announces leadership changes in lodging business
Yang Zejian was appointed managing director of PBSA business.
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