Economy
Grab and WeRide approved for autonomous shuttle testing in Punggol
Grab and WeRide approved for autonomous shuttle testing in Punggol
AV test runs to increase fourfold ahead of 2026 launch
Five takeaways from day 1 of the Singapore Fintech Festival
Tokenisation emerges as a key driver of future digital money systems.
Why finance leaders push tokenisation as next phase of digital money
Tokenised deposits invert the model, allowing banks to deliver liquidity directly where required.
Singapore builds a three-tier strategy to future-proof its workforce
The plan spans basic AI literacy to advanced development as technology reshapes jobs.
Singapore pursues digital economy ties with ASEAN and global blocs: DPM
DPM Gan also said Singapore is focusing especially on financial services to stay globally relevant.
Asia’s regulators need to match banks’ digital pace, GFTN says
Good regulation, he argued, should function as “a safety belt, not a brake."
More than six in ten business leaders optimistic about APEC's economy: Deloitte
This is despite 59% saying they see geopolitical instability as risks to growth now.
About 42% of business leaders in Southeast Asia plan M&A deals in next year: study
Companies in the region may deploy aggressive capital for market share, Deloitte found.
Singapore records 3,357 F&B openings as of October
The city-state also recorded 2,431 closures over the same period.
ASEAN's unity is being tested in the age of economic warfare
For Singapore, the current tariff shock is not just a crisis to weather, it could be a catalyst for change.
SG, Bahrain enhance dispute settlement with launch of int'l commercial court
The new Bahrain court is based on Singapore model for cross-border dispute resolution.
COTD: Funding in Singapore peaked to $274m in October
Late-stage rounds accounted for 81.1% of funding during the month.
Non-HDB households with at least two cars outnumber HDB counterparts
About 46,000 non-HBD households own at least two cars, against 20,000 for HDB households.
Singapore services sentiment turns positive for Q4
Hiring intentions are also strongest in the accommodation sector.
COTD: Trade, accommodation sectors most optimistic about Q4
The transportation and real estate industries show least optimism.
MAS proposes shifting IPO prospectus reviews to SGX RegCo
The move aims to streamline the listing process and enhance regulatory coordination.
Five startups from Singapore, Malaysia amongst Breakthrough Energy fellows
The programme backs early-stage firms developing climate tech solutions.
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