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AI boom puts construction costs under pressure
AI boom puts construction costs under pressure
Inflation is forecast to hit 4% next year as region-wide labour shortages tighten the market.
Samlit Moneychanger faces 19 charges over remittance complaints
Each breach of a MAS direction carries a maximum $1m fine.
Marco Polo Marine, Siemens Gamesa ink deal for offshore wind vessels
Projects in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea will utilise the upcoming fleet.
MAS proposes framework to widen retail fund offerings
An Alternative Funds Appendix will accommodate new investment products.
Expats see wealth gains but face cross-border complexity
96% of expats in Singapore earn more than they would at home, but many struggle with currency volatility and tax rules.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.2%; Top stock is SGX
SGX is the top stock with a 2.54% increase.
Nine in 10 investors do not trust AI for investment decisions
Banks can respond by moving toward a hybrid advisory model.
Del Monte Pacific addresses SGX concerns over $1b deficit
As of 30 April 2026, the company reported only $10.3m (US$8m) in cash.
Competition watchdog probes TI acquisition of Silicon labs
The regulator is seeking market feedback before deciding on the proposed acquisition.
CapitaLand Investment's fee revenue climbs 10% in Q1
Its listed funds management grew 14% YoY to $87m.
Singapore’s first quantum accelerator launches with deep-tech push
Four startups from 63 applicants were picked to join EnterpriseSG-backed five-month programme.
Health ministry unveils homegrown AI model built for patients
It aims to address healthcare AI issues, which is mostly trained on the Western population.
Singapore-ASEAN payments face stablecoin shift as regulation matures
BizPay links fiat transactions through stablecoin rails as firms seek faster cross-border settlement.
Qianhai pitches dual-headquarter model as Singapore firms seek GBA entry
Hong Kong offers fundraising and talent while Qianhai adds mainland scale technology and manufacturing links.
Singapore and Hong Kong are partners in Chinese firms’ ASEAN push
Chinese companies use Hong Kong to raise capital and manage risk before expanding through Singapore into ASEAN.
AA REIT to buy Perth freehold industrial site for $38.43m
This adds a fully leased freehold asset with a 10-year lease and two renewal options.
Tiffany & Co. brings Blue Box Café to Singapore
Marks the brand's expansion into luxury hospitality.
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