Djan Magbanua
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.
Analysts hold 2026 growth view after 16.6% surge
Output increased 5.3% MoM in January.
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.
Commentary
Why Singapore SMEs cannot wait for quantum cyber risk to arrive before securing data
Is Singapore's emphasis on long-term security and stability hindering purpose-driven employees?
When Singapore's agentic AI ‘chefs’ arrive, will the kitchen be ready for them?
What Singapore’s app store rules reveal about the future of online trust
Faster hiring alone will not fix construction’s productivity problem
Beyond policy: How Singapore's service sector can win at the frontline
Solving the production problem behind Singapore’s ‘pilot purgatory’
Transformation without disruption: Your Existing ERP is an accelerant to business innovation
From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause
Section 13O, MAS, and the digital footprint of Singapore Family Offices