Economy
JTC, NUS partner to develop next‑generation tropical data centre testbed
JTC, NUS partner to develop next‑generation tropical data centre testbed
This will examine sustainable cooling systems and energy management practices.
Core inflation rises to 1.2% in October
MAS core Inflation is projected to average around 0.5% in 2025.
NODX forecast to grow 2.5% as trade slows
Declines in non-electronics exports dragged growth in the third quarter.
Gov’t revises GDP forecast up to 4% on strong trade, AI exports
Outward-oriented services sectors are also projected to grow steadily.
Firms now seek more specific skill sets in entry-level hiring: report
66% of companies look for AI tool certifications, amongst others.
Residential assets lead Q3 investment sales with 46.3% share
Industrial and office sectors contribute 44.2% combined
Singapore’s October exports surge 22.2%
Both electronics and non-electronics exports grew for the month.
Singapore vital in Southeast Asia’s digital economy: report
The city-state led in digital payments last year as the region’s economy is projected to reach $1.299t by 2030.
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.
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