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URA awards Dunearn Road site for $533 million

URA awards Dunearn Road site for $533 million

The 99-year leasehold site can be developed for residential use, with commercial space on the first storey.

Mapletree Logistics Trust Q4 DPU falls 7%, eyes $300 million asset sales

The firm posted weaker distributions amid divestments and currency headwinds, whilst portfolio occupancy stayed high at 96.9%.

Brands move from CX to total experience as agentic AI rises: report

Personalisation and integrity remain the top customer experience drivers, whilst trust concerns shape AI adoption.

Lum Chang Creations eyes SGX Mainboard transfer; EGM set for May vote

It seeks a listing upgrade with bonus issue and mandate changes after $11m profit rise in the first half.

MAS says Nasdaq-SGX dual listing board received strong support

Global Listing Board issuers only need to prepare a single set of documents to list in the two exchanges.

Landed sales fall 13.3% as deals drop in Q1

Transaction volume contracts across landed homes whilst higher-value segments hold pricing gains.

PLife REIT Q1 DPU rises 15.1% on higher SG hospital rents

However, gross revenue fell 2.1% due to yen depreciation and Japan nursing home exits.

Grab clinches landmark cross-border licence for Singapore–Malaysia service

Pilot SG-JB taxi booking service to launch May 2026 with advance bookings and fixed fares.

MoneyHero posts first quarterly profit on cost cuts, AI efficiency gains

Lower tech, marketing and staff expenses supported its $636,000 quarterly net profit.

Hormuz-linked crisis could surpass 1970s oil shock, stagflation looms

Additional support could be provided if conditions worsen, says PM Wong.

Mobile revenues to inch up 0.7% by 2030 as 5G offsets voice decline

Voice revenue may fall 5.8% as data and 5G usage drive market shift to 2030.

NTUC commits $37m as job security concerns rise amongst PMETs, graduates

The group’s survey showed that nearly one in five saw job security as a top concern.

Tripartite partners outline joint plans as AI transforms Singapore’s workforce

SNEF, MOM and NTUC  will jointly push for skills, job redesign and workforce support.

Singapore forms Tripartite Jobs Council to buffer AI worker transition

Key focus areas include expanded training and targeted support for at-risk roles.

BCA to scrap overseas construction tests for China, Thailand in 2027

Hiring timelines are expected to drop from four months to one month.

Singapore, Philippines sign carbon credits deal under Article 6 framework

The deal sets rules for carbon credit projects and cross-border transfers between both countries.