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CBRE labels Singapore ‘Most Reliable’ as CapitaLand Ascendas REIT spends $1.41b

Loh Lee Fen cited Singapore’s economic fundamentals and political stability driving industrial deals.

Computers and peripherals top FDI returns with 299.2% surge

Banks and Non-Freight Water Transport Services followed, according to a Briefcase Index report.

Etiqa and AIA expand Takaful access via 6,300 agents

It allows Takaful offerings to reach both Muslim and non-Muslim customers in Singapore.

AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays

Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.

Gov’t eyes mandatory green plates for EVs to manage fire risks

Authorities have started a month-long consultation on three EV plate designs for first responder visibility.

Actis anchors green push via 90% stake in 800 Super

The Singapore-based firm provides waste management and public cleaning.

Grab to buy foodpanda Taiwan for $767.08m in first non-SEA move

The company will operate across 21 cities in the country.

Singapore firms face world’s highest ransomware risk

Mid-year conferences made it a prime global target.

Over 2 in 5 pessimistic on job opportunities as most firms face skill gaps

Less than half (47%) of professionals felt secure in their roles.

Khen Energy unit to build another 10-MW battery project in Sri Lanka

It is expected to start operation within nine months.

Core inflation rises to 1.4% in February

Headline CPI eases to 1.2% as housing and transport soften.

AEM teams with ASE on AI test push, raises $12m

Placement and warrants deepen semiconductor partnership.

SIA to launch daily Hangzhou flights from 1 June

Route expands mainland China network to nine destinations.

ASAS flags rise in AI-related ad feedback in 2025

Total complaints fell, but Gen AI cases more than doubled.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 2.17%; Top stock is Sembcorp

Sembcorp Industries is the top stock with a 2.60% increase.

Public sector and education lead PMET vacancies in tight labor market

Public Admin and Education leads Singapore PMET hiring, topping ICT by nearly 20%.