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Aster greenlights $102.4m Bukom project to double ethylene export capacity
Aster greenlights $102.4m Bukom project to double ethylene export capacity
Works include the installation of a parallel ethylene chiller system.
Singapore faces rising insurer scrutiny on construction risks, Aon says
Asia Pacific is still amongst most active construction region.
AI boom insulates Singapore's exports from Middle East fallout: report
NODX rose 24.5% in April, marking the fastest growth since February 2012.
Singapore revamps marine & offshore digital plan to boost AI adoption
AI moves into core marine workflows under a new industry roadmap.
Real estate investment sales soars 95.4% in Q1 on developer land buys
Growth was supported by REIT recycling, family offices and low-rate liquidity.
Ex-director Kwek Leng Peck rejoins CDL after 2020 board dispute
The appointment marks his return to the board nearly six years after resigning.
DBS Bank to hire over 500 young talent in 2026 amidst AI push
The bank expanded hiring via MA, internship and traineeship programmes.
Nearly 40% of firms hit by AI cyber events, highest amongst 15 markets
Supplier-linked cyberattacks affected 42% of Singapore businesses.
Singapore records zero CEO exits as APAC appointments jump 73% in Q1
The average global CEO tenure rose to 10 years as boards prioritised continuity.
Ever Glory United’s order book hits over $900m after new $230m contracts
Its project wins include works for the LTA and Resorts World Sentosa.
Lendlease REIT posts 12.2% retail rental reversion in Q3
Portfolio occupancy rose as the REIT completed full acquisition of PLQ Mall.
Temasek’s 2030 climate target collides with AI energy, aviation pressures
Portfolio emissions are down 30% since 2019, but hard-to-abate sectors stall progress.
Leaders risk distrust through culturally rigid behaviour
INSEAD’s Andy Yap says modern leadership now depends on adaptability, trust, and cultural awareness.
Palo Alto Networks launches identity security platform Idira
The platform extends dynamic privilege controls across human, machine, and AI agent identities.
CDL secures $300m sustainability-linked loan from DBS
The facility will support nature-based urban development solutions.
Golden Agri net profit falls 20% to $56.2m in Q1
Weaker upstream output and lower crude palm oil prices weighed on earnings.
SingLand raises Novena Square stake with UOB share deal
The transactions will lift SingLand’s indirect interest in NSD and NSI to 40%.
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