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Economic growth projected to slow to 2.2% in 2026: report
Economic growth projected to slow to 2.2% in 2026: report
As unemployment rates, population growth, interest rates, amongst others, will see moderate activity.
Banyan, Mandai open wildlife resort
Banyan, Mandai open wildlife resort
It is the first resort within a nature destination in a capital city.
Singapore’s Business Receipts Index rises 5.3% as services expand
Singapore’s Business Receipts Index rises 5.3% as services expand
The main laggards were transportation and storage, down 7.5% due to weaker earnings.
Singapore consumers show rising openness to agentic AI shopping
Singapore consumers show rising openness to agentic AI shopping
By 2030, consumers expect about 10% of their online purchases to be made through AI agents. 
Singapore tops global talent index as governance and education strengthen
Singapore tops global talent index as governance and education strengthen
Singapore also ranked first globally in formal education, regulatory landscape, and generalist adaptive skills.
Singapore CEOs outlast global peers with longest tenure
Singapore CEOs outlast global peers with longest tenure
APAC has recorded 59 CEO departures year to date, with Japan accounting for 48% of exits.

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Food & Beverage Companies face higher costs as halal certification moves online
The digital shift closes any room for fraudulent or ambiguous halal claims.
Transport & Logistics Driverless dreams: Singapore faces long robotaxi wait
Public trust, regulation, and technical limits remain major barriers.
Telecom & Internet StarHub, Mediacorp to merge platforms and simplify TV viewing
Customers have sent clear signals that navigation needs to be simpler.
Healthcare Singapore–Malaysia medtech pilot seen luring more regional investment
Participation would still hinge on market opportunity and product demand.
Financial Services UOBAM launches gold portfolio mixing bullion, mining stocks
There’s a growing interest from retail investors for gold-linked exposure.
Insurance GPS spoofing raises costs for Singapore shipowners
Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.
Markets & Investing What does a top Singapore CEO look like today?
Most lead the same firms they joined decades ago, rising from finance, engineering, or operations into the top job.

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