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Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.34%; Top stock is Wilmar International
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.34%; Top stock is Wilmar International
Wilmar International is the top stock with a 1.09% increase.
Majority of women say caregiving limits career progression, survey finds
Only 14% are working with financial advisors.
LTA introduces first of six autonomous buses for pilot testing
They will be piloted on public bus services 400 (Marina Bay) and 191 (One-North).
Talent shortage leaves 47% of cybersecurity teams overstretched, survey finds
The Kaspersky 2026 report flags Singapore as APAC’s top target for third-party access attacks.
Employers underestimate salary demands by 30%
Indeed report shows a structural disconnect in how Singaporean firms value compensation.
Tech spending to hit $28b amidst 6% surge
This will be driven by government-led IMDA programmes.
SG hospitals struggle to scale AI amidst data and legacy system gaps
Data sharing between public and private providers remains limited, an expert said.
Singapore leads APAC in office fit-out costs despite rising regional market optimism
Singapore’s office fit-outs amongst the region’s most expensive, even as contractors expect stronger 2026 conditions.
Hospitals move AI beyond testing to wider clinical implementation
The tech expands across workflows to automate documentation and patient services.
Home-grown LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF debuts on SGX
It is the country’s first fund supported by locally stored physical gold.
Solving APAC’s ‘Maggi Mee’ healthcare paradox
Patients want healthcare that is "fast to cook, good to eat, and cheap."
Private capital professionals don't expect base pay cuts in next 18 months, report says
Most respondents expect stronger market conditions over this period.
LaunchPad @ One-North reopens with 19-node global startup network
The space has been redesigned for investor meetings and community events.
NTU and UOB launch hub for student-led venture creation
Key areas include sustainability and AI.
CAAS defers sustainable aviation fuel levy amidst Middle East conflict
The move delays the 1% SAF target, which will now take effect in 2027.
Real estate investment jumps 44% to $10.97b in Q4 2025
This was largely driven by residential and commercial property transactions.
Retail investors net buy $638m as most-bought stocks decline 8.9%
Net buying was focused on financial services, REITs, and consumer cyclicals.
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