Djan Magbanua

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.