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US$100 Brent oil risks stalling SG industrial production at 0%

US$100 Brent oil risks stalling SG industrial production at 0%

Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran compound downside risks for the manufacturing sector.

Foodservice continues to trip over rising costs and supply chain obstacles

Complicated menu items or low-selling items should be removed.

Singapore lags behind AI tech spend

But two in five shared that their companies use GenAI for many use cases.

Fukuoka courts Singapore startups with subsidies

The package includes rent and job incentives worth $800,000 each.

Podcast influence drives retail brand discovery in Singapore

Seven in 10 Singaporean podcast listeners discover new brands, boosting retail consideration.

Restaurants told to rebuild menus for delivery success

‘If a dish doesn’t travel well, don’t put it on delivery.’

KPMG urges firms to rewire operational strategy

Companies now have clear levers to strengthen competitiveness despite fractured trade flows.

AI job postings surge 23% in January

January demand nearly doubled compared to figures from a year earlier.

Top three banks see profits sink but balance sheets remain strong

The rise in fee income was the buffer amidst falling NIMs.

Over five million web-based attacks blocked in Singapore—Kapersky

Online campaigns designed for access denial or unauthorised entry reached record detection levels.

Fee income cushions banks amidst NIM squeeze

Singapore’s top banks saw NIMs dip 12 to 29 basis points YoY.

AI skillsets ranked No. 1 hardest to find

Seven in 10 employers said hiring skilled workers has become a struggle.

Domino’s Pizza Singapore eyes further expansion despite F&B sector closures

The move reflects the 'disciplined network expansion' strategy its operator said.

Deal activity in 'tariff-resistant' sectors revived by IPOs, market consolidations

Singapore's dormant telecommunications sector is expected to awaken.

Singapore allocates $235m to build green workforce

The government aims to slash carbon emissions by 50 million tonnes through this new labour framework.

'Trusted AI' mark to filter Singapore’s global hub entrants--KPMG

New assurance labels would prove firm controls align with recognised international AI standards.