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Singapore leads APAC in office fit-out costs despite rising regional market optimism
Singapore leads APAC in office fit-out costs despite rising regional market optimism
Singapore’s office fit-outs amongst the region’s most expensive, even as contractors expect stronger 2026 conditions.
Hospitals move AI beyond testing to wider clinical implementation
The tech expands across workflows to automate documentation and patient services.
Home-grown LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF debuts on SGX
It is the country’s first fund supported by locally stored physical gold.
Solving APAC’s ‘Maggi Mee’ healthcare paradox
Patients want healthcare that is "fast to cook, good to eat, and cheap."
Private capital professionals don't expect base pay cuts in next 18 months, report says
Most respondents expect stronger market conditions over this period.
LaunchPad @ One-North reopens with 19-node global startup network
The space has been redesigned for investor meetings and community events.
NTU and UOB launch hub for student-led venture creation
Key areas include sustainability and AI.
CAAS defers sustainable aviation fuel levy amidst Middle East conflict
The move delays the 1% SAF target, which will now take effect in 2027.
Real estate investment jumps 44% to $10.97b in Q4 2025
This was largely driven by residential and commercial property transactions.
Retail investors net buy $638m as most-bought stocks decline 8.9%
Net buying was focused on financial services, REITs, and consumer cyclicals.
Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight
The veteran leader previously managed foreign bank supervision.
Singapore’s domestic general insurance rises 8.4% in 2025
Despite the growth in revenue, net incurred claims for the domestic market also increased.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.87%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 2.04% increase.
Singapore banks face 90% onboarding bottleneck despite AI push
Banks invest in skills, not hiring.
Services producer prices split in Q4 as logistics stays uneven
Warehousing and tech-linked services rose, whilst freight remained weak.
FOMO Pay launches AI soundbox and targets AI-powered merchant portal
FOMO Pay is developing an AI layer that will give actionable insights on transaction patterns.
'Trust builds bridges, and bridges create hubs': CMUH
The non-capital city hospital builds regional healthcare connections.
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