News
SPH Media taps Google AI to power newsroom systems
SPH Media taps Google AI to power newsroom systems
It also expands verification training across editorial teams.
CSA warns frontier AI cuts exploit time from months to hours
In an advisory, it flagged faster exploit creation using frontier AI models, with risks to enterprise cyber defence.
Energy cost surge squeezes employers' margins and delays hiring, SNEF poll says
Almost all firms reported higher costs with utilities and fuel most affected categories.
OCBC, Lion Global Investors and DigiFT roll out tokenised gold fund on public blockchain
Southeast Asia’s first on-chain physical gold fund targets institutional and accredited investors.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.12%; Top stock is UOL
UOL is the top stock with a 5.12% increase.
New round of HDB upgrades targets 29,000 homes
The project aims to improve facilities, safety, and overall liveability for seniors.
DBS and OCBC face weaker Q1 profits despite wealth gains
Both are expected to report growth in treasury customer sales.
Singapore plans major redevelopment of migrant worker recreation centres
Soon Lee and Kaki Bukit recreation centres will be expanded into larger, multi-use hubs.
CapitaLand Trust unveils $600m placement to finance Paragon deal
New units are priced at 2.7% to 4.3% discount.
JTC awards Kaki Bukit site to Chiu Teng Enterprises for $131.89m
Five bids were received for the site.
Singapore keeps 3.0% GDP outlook as exports jump 15.3% in March
RHB flags trade strength and MAS policy shift amidst energy-driven external risks.
Electronics exports drive NODX up 15.3% as surplus widens in March
CGS International flags AI-driven electronics strength amidst softer non-electronics exports.
Legacy IT hinders Singapore firms as 66% report app limits
IDC study shows high failure rates in modernisation despite strong digital leader performance.
Ascott posts 55% surge in signings to 7,300 units in 2025
Over 25 additional properties are slated to launch within the next 12 months.
Singapore remains ESR-REIT’s core as portfolio strategy evolves
The manager outlines portfolio repositioning, higher hedging and divestment plan ahead of AGM.
Singapore captures bulk of regional energy capital despite limited local deployment
Singapore holds majority shares across solar, EV, storage and efficiency capital in SEA as of March 2026
CapitaLand Trust sells Asia Square Tower 2, buys Paragon
The divestment will be completed by H2 2026.
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