Djan Magbanua
SMEs report lowest optimism on overseas expansion
SMEs report lowest optimism on overseas expansion
One in two said geopolitical instability is their biggest challenge.
Singapore ranks first in SEA as top-performing market for business environment
It places 11th globally.
Only 2 in 5 employers offer flexible work despite jobseekers making it a priority
Meanwhile, more Singaporeans are looking for more agile roles.
US tariff rebuild poses modest but escalating risk—UOB
The forced labour proposal is only the first plank in a broader tariff rebuild.
STI steadies in June as analyst predicts rebound
The index's resilience follows a volatile April in which the STI touched the psychologically significant 5,000.
Chick-fil-A expands menu in Singapore with eight new drinks
The chain is also launching some of its signature frosted treats in Singapore.
Singapore ranks first globally for power grid efficiency as data centre demand surges
The country records a 0.2% transmission loss rate, the lowest across 107 markets surveyed.
C-Suite leaders face recession fears and AI readiness gap
Singapore prioritise recession and economic stagnation risks amid global trade realignment.
Governance gap threatens Singapore's agentic AI ambitions
Singapore's AI governance push is outpacing the organisations it is designed to protect.
Employees want flexible work arrangements but hesitate to ask for it—MOM
Even though approvals for flexible work arrangements are more than 94%.
Singapore amongst top five APAC largest real estate investment market
Transactions reached $23.93b over the 12 months to March 2026.
Data centres hit 95% occupancy as power grid freezes supply
CBRE report finds state planning rules confine all future infrastructure builds to Jurong Island.
Singapore leads AI finance race but scale constraints put its advantage at risk
It is closest to sustained alignment between AI capability and institutional trust at scale.
Retail vacancy holds at 6.3% as tight supply masks softening leasing demand
Prime malls continue to attract tenants whilst secondary locations struggle.
Business confidence hits 3-year low linked to US-Iran conflict
Overall business outlook for 2026 is 10 percentage points below 2025 levels.
Mentorship must accompany Singapore's workforce strategy, KPMG says
This mentorship programme can offer something no curriculum can offer.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.17%; Top stock is Wilmar International
Seatrium Limited is the top stock with a 5.38% increase.
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