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February manufacturing PMI rises to 50.6 but Gulf conflict risks loom
February manufacturing PMI rises to 50.6 but Gulf conflict risks loom
The SIPMM warns that US-Iran tensions are driving oil prices and disrupting supplies.
Savills sees 3% rise in home prices in 2026
RCR prices may overlap with CCR in some launches.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.53%; Top stock is ST Engineering
ST Engineering is the top stock with a 7.22% increase.
H2G Green completes TTJ Greenfuel deal, seeks EGM for revised terms
Payment schedule shortened to three years.
Elite UK REIT to start SGD trading on SGX from 16 March
Units will trade in SGD and GBP.
The Great Room expands with 10th Singapore location at Keppel South Central
The coworking operator will open on Level 10 of the 33-storey tower with wellness-focused design.
Yubico opens 3rd global HQ in Singapore to lead APAC cyber defense
This is in addition to existing headquarters in Sweden and USA.
JTC to develop Woodlands Gateway to link SG–Johor operations
It will offer industrial space for firms linking Johor manufacturing to Singapore HQs.
STI surpasses 5,000-mark as Singapore economy expands 5% in 2025
The 8.1% YTD STI rise was led by UOL and CDL.
Greater Sentosa master plan moves forward with launch of first phase
The phase focuses on upgrading connectivity and introducing new attractions.
Continued Gulf conflict may force energy hikes, GDP reassessment: DPM Gan
The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for crude oil and LNG shipments, has closed.
BDC-CNE deal to test barge-based hydrogen power for Singapore's AI data centres
BDC and CNE signed an MOU to develop hydrogen supply and offshore systems.
MTI steps up AI-powered advanced manufacturing push to reiforce SG's lead
MTI promotes automation, robotics, and AI adoption.
$800m pledged for Decarbonisation Grand Challenge under Singapore's RIE2030
The fund targets hydrogen, carbon capture, and solar.
CSA, IMDA mandate Level 2 cyber labels for routers to thwart botnets
The move follows a 2025 breach where over 2,700 devices were compromised.
Gov’t consolidates flagship SME grants into unified EDGE program
Implementation of this unified funding framework is scheduled for H2 2026.
Singapore to deepen AI skills of 100,000 workers in new programme
The National AI Impact Programme will train workers in AI skills starting with legal and accounting sector.
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