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Businesses lose $9b annually to cross-border payment inefficiencies

FX spreads and settlement delays trap working capital in cross-border transactions.

Singapore cracks global top 10 startup ecosystems for first time

It is still world's fourth startup ecosystem in 2026. 

SG exporters at risk of 12.5% US tariff over forced labour probe

Written comments are due by 6 July, with USTR hearings set for 7 July. 

Singapore holds firm as APAC sentiment softens

Office and retail cooled regionally whilst industrial demand stayed uneven.

Civmec locks in $1.5b order book on new contract wins

Awards cover resources, infrastructure, and maintenance works. 

Beng Kuang Marine subsidiary secures $28.6m FPSO orders

Work involves FPSO life extension projects in West Africa.

Singapore leads Southeast Asia climate-tech funding

The city-state accounted for about $872m of the region’s disclosed climate-tech equity funding.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.38%; Top stock is Mapletree Logistics Trust

Mapletree Logistics Trust is the top stock with a 0.85% increase.

Singapore ranks highest in Asia in global talent cities index

Savills said the city-state remains a global command hub for capital, talent, and decision-making.

Singaporeans turn to AI for life events but scam confidence lags

Fewer than one in five Singaporeans feel highly confident spotting AI-generated scams and deepfakes.

Multi-agent adoption to rise 58% by 2027

MuleSoft said governance and integration remain key concerns as more AI agents are deployed across enterprises.

Chick-fil-A expands menu in Singapore with eight new drinks

The chain is also launching some of its signature frosted treats in Singapore.

ESR REIT wraps $225m sale of seven Singapore industrial assets

Final 46A Tanjong Penjuru property sale remains underway. 

Samudera offloads two tankers for $29.46m

The fleet reshuffle continues under its capital allocation strategy.

S-REITs lag in May despite attractive yields, lower rates

FSTREI slides 1.6% despite a 2.5% gain in the STI.