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SBF opens first centre in Middle East
SBF opens first centre in Middle East
It aims to support Singapore businesses expanding into the Gulf through in-market advisory.
STI closes at 4,546.07 after new high
The index’s valuation continues to rise but remains below pre-2008 levels.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.09%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg SGD
YZJ Shipbldg SGD is the top stock with a 2.76% increase.
Business confidence in cyber recovery falls to 20%
The firm noted that non-human identities now outnumber human users by roughly 82 to one.
HNW individuals fear wealth may not last beyond next generation: report
Three in four Singapore HNWIs believe their heirs may not be financially equipped to manage inherited wealth.
Bain launches AI Innovation Hub to accelerate enterprise adoption
Bain says AI must drive revenue and speed, not just productivity.
Firms now seek more specific skill sets in entry-level hiring: report
66% of companies look for AI tool certifications, amongst others.
Singapore’s workforce faces widening job expectation gap
Six in ten said they spotted the mismatch within the first three months.
Coliwoo sees improved core profit in FY 2025
The company expects improved performance despite lower earnings before tax.
Yangzijiang Maritime raises $5.2m following trading debut
Its debut share price was at $0.66 apiece.
Card payments projected to generate $158.2b in 2025
This is thanks to the rise of contactless cards, rewards for credit, and financial inclusion in debit.
ISDN Holdings' profit after tax rises 11% in 9M
Higher revenue from its manufacturing and hydropower plants drove the growth.
LHN expects weaker net profit before tax in 2025
The company linked this to the absence of fair value gains on investment properties.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.86%; Top stock is UOB
UOB is the top stock with a 0.15% decrease.
Residential assets lead Q3 investment sales with 46.3% share
Industrial and office sectors contribute 44.2% combined
756 Upper Serangoon site launches for sale at $260m guide price
An outline planning proposal has been submitted for a scheme that includes serviced apartments and retail space.
Singapore’s IPO market posts strongest year since 2019 with $2.1b raised
The standout listings, NTT DC REIT and Centurion Accommodation REIT, each raised over $650m (US$500m).
Commentary
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?
Singapore’s SMEs are embracing AI, cybersecurity must keep up.
Game theory in the Gulf: Why Singapore should watch the Middle East carefully
When AI becomes the front door: How marketing in Singapore will really change in 2026
Singapore’s AI upskilling push is bold. Now employers must close the loop.