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Rio Tinto, AI Singapore ink two-year deal to develop supply chain AI solutions
Rio Tinto, AI Singapore ink two-year deal to develop supply chain AI solutions
Enterprise Singapore facilitated the collaboration.
Maersk expands Asia Pacific logistic with $200m automated distribution centre
The facility created 500 automation and digital jobs.
Singtel resolves mobile disruptions with no cyberattacks confirmed
On 16 March, the operator said that technical issues affected 4G and 5G services.
FairPrice ranks lowest in Asian methane and climate disclosure report
Mighty Earth flags FairPrice for its lack of action on methane, a gas 80 times more potent than CO2.
Cambodia pivots to Singapore fuel as Vietnam, China restrict exports
Shipments rose 25% in the first 18 days of March.
COSCO pushes ahead with structural works in Jurong Island Logistics Hub expansion
The company said structural works are accelerating, with fire systems and AC ducting now being installed.
SMF to equip 50 Singapore SMEs with free carbon maps
The initiative offers complimentary carbon footprint reports to simplify sustainability efforts.
Singapore, Japan ink five-point partnership to boost AI and trade
One initiative is the development of AI models tailored to local languages and cultures.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.34%; Top stock is UOL
UOL Group Limited is the top stock with a 4.94% increase.
JTC awards Punggol Digital District hotel site to Verdant View
Habyt will operate the 224-key project due in H1 2027.
Mencast unit seals $21m option exercise for Penjuru property
Buyer pays the deposit as the sale moves to the completion stage.
Strong demand seen for Holland Road GCB plan
Broker flags stamp duty and use-change issues.
Middle East tensions threaten Singapore export outlook: CGS
CGS keeps 2.9% NODX forecast.
Samudera subsidiary boosts fleet with two new container ships
The company does not expect the purchases to affect 2026 earnings or net assets.
HDB rents rise slightly in February as volume falls 20.1%
Rent also had a 1.3% year-on-year increase.
Geo Energy MBJ project 80% complete, July finish on track
Truck hauling trials will begin in April.
Tang Organization takes over Suntec REIT manager in 100% stake deal
Acrophyte Asset Management completes the buyout of ESR Trust Management.
Commentary
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When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?