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Economic growth projected to slow to 2.2% in 2026: report

Economic growth projected to slow to 2.2% in 2026: report

As unemployment rates, population growth, interest rates, amongst others, will see moderate activity.

CBD Grade A office rents forecast to rise up to 7% in 2026

Vacancy rates are expected to fall below 4% amidst limited new supply.

Manpower, rent and weak demand drag businesses’ profits

Rising costs push Singapore firms into profit decline

Frasers announces redemption of $300m perpetual securities

This is under the firm’s $5b multicurrency debt issuance programme.

SP Group and Univers for virtual power plant development in S’pore

The parties will also enhance the platform's deployment.

ASL Marine’s net profit stands at $8.3m in Q12026

This represents a 1.560% increase over the previous year.

Straco posts $10.7m net profit in Q3

Profit attributable to shareholders fell 8% YoY.

Banyan, Mandai open wildlife resort

It is the first resort within a nature destination in a capital city.

MM2 Asia receives $190,000 demand after lease termination

The company seeks legal advice following notice from HPE.

STRIDES Engineering Pte Ltd earns accolades at Singapore Business Review Management Excellence Awards 2025

The company demonstrated excellence through new technology projects such as Project iSafe and strong team collaboration.

More scams drive complaints to highest level in 20 years

Fraud and scam-related disputes account for nearly half of all claims.

Singapore tops global talent index as governance and education strengthen

Singapore also ranked first globally in formal education, regulatory landscape, and generalist adaptive skills.

UOB and Stellar Lifestyle sign MoU as tenant liquidity support expands

UOB will also look at supply-chain financing solutions for SMRT’s vendors.

Singapore’s Business Receipts Index rises 5.3% as services expand

The main laggards were transportation and storage, down 7.5% due to weaker earnings.

Singapore consumers show rising openness to agentic AI shopping

By 2030, consumers expect about 10% of their online purchases to be made through AI agents. 

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.17%; Top stock is DFIRG USD

DFIRG USD is the top stock with a 1.48% increase.