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Nearly half of Singapore vacancies in 2025 driven by new job creation

Long-term unfilled roles fell to 17.1% even as demand stayed strong in key sectors.

IMDA launches bootcamp to drive AI adoption and transform businesses

The scheme aims to help firms build practical use cases and leave with a scaling roadmap.

MAS rolls out AI risk toolkit for financial firms

The framework was built with 24 banks insurers and industry partners to guide safe deployment.

Circular Road shophouse seeks $28m for 999-year asset

The building stands on 1,141 square feet of land.

Singapore exposed as Asian refining margins surge past $25.6

Bunker fuel prices exceeded $1,280 per tonne in early 2026.

Manulife US REIT profit falls as occupancy drops to 67.7%

Property earnings declined 13.7% alongside disposals of Capitol Plaza and Peachtree assets.

CLCT manager takes 2025 fees through Retail Crown vehicle

The payout included 6,783,704 securities for the basic fee.

CBRE markets eight PLUS units at yields of 3.5% and above

The fully leased spaces span 388 to 807 square feet and include F&B provisions.

UOB prices $930m Panda bond at 1.83%

Onshore accounts supplied 78% of participation whilst offshore investors contributed 22%.

Yangzijiang Maritime names Sun Jianping CFO after controller resigns

Former chief investment officer takes finance role from 20 March.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.69%; Top stock is Sembcorp Ind

Sembcorp Industries is the top stock with a 0.98% increase.

GrabInsure rolls out insurance for SG private-hire vehicle drivers

It offers coverage for booking cancellations and vomits.

UOB prices $933m 3-year Panda bonds at 1.83%

It is one of the lowest coupon and spread for an international issuer excluding Hong Kong.

AIA Singapore posts 14% VONB growth in FY2025

Annualised New Premium (ANP) rose 23% to $1.4b (US$1.128b).