News
MPA uses digital twin to de-risk port innovation
Virtual replica guides charging, safety, and drone operations.
Austin centre links Singapore to Texas and broader US, Deputy PM Gan says
US expansion links SEA trade flows with Texas industrial growth.
DBS appoints sustainability leader to drive Asia’s low-carbon push
Kelvin Wong will serve as Chief Sustainability Officer, starting 11 May.
EnterpriseSG powers Singapore’s push into US market with Austin Overseas Centre
The centre seeks to strengthens SG access to US tech, energy and manufacturing
CCS clears GlobalFoundries’ AMF acquisition with no competition concerns
The combined market share of the two parties is considered low by the regulator.
Luxury home sales hold firm in Q1 as CCR deals rise
New sales and ultra-luxury transactions support stable luxury market momentum.
SMRT pilots AI platform ‘JARVIS’ for predictive rail maintenance
The system uses GenAI and vector search to deliver engineering insights.
Transport Equipment posts lowest job vacancy rate at 1.2% in December 2025
The Air Transport and Printing sectors follow closely at 1.8%.
Savills expects up to $40b Singapore investment sales boom in 2026
Low rates and capital inflows drove the stronger outlook across key property sectors in 2026.
Weak listings weigh on SGX despite strong trading: RHB
RHB slashes new listing forecasts from 10 to five for the second half of FY26.
Investor interest for Japan homes doubles in Q1 with focus on Tokyo
Completed or renovated units in established neighbourhoods are gaining traction.
Capital World advances Johor mall plans as Mustafa Centre fit-out begins
Johor Bahru mall gains major tenant as Capital World pushes retail buildout near JS-SEZ corridor.
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.
Commentary
Singapore’s AI ambition has an intelligence problem
Singapore is deploying AI at speed – and security risks are catching up
Precious metal boom is a stress test for Singapore’s gold ambitions
Singapore’s global dispute fault lines
‘Tokenmaxxing’ – The wrong AI race to run in Singapore
To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy
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?