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Total employment rises by 55,500 in 2025 as unemployment stays low
Total employment rises by 55,500 in 2025 as unemployment stays low
Retrenchments remained within non-recessionary norms.
Rex International CFO Per Lind steps up as CEO after Lidgren exits
After leading Rex since 2013 listing, Måns Lidgren moves to advisory role for health reasons.
AI trainer hiring rates in Singapore highest in Asia-Pacific, report says
The median hourly rate sits at about $32.31.
Mapletree Logistics Trust to buy Mumbai Grade A warehouse for $53.6m
The property comprises two blocks of single-storey logistics facilities.
Woh Hup wins bid for Las Vegas Sands 2030 development project
The Singapore-based firm will lead the next-gen Marina Bay Sands expansion after record 2025 year.
Investors subscribe to only 62.2% of Lendlease REIT’s preferential offer
DBS, OCBC, and UOB subscribe to remaining units to hit the $196.6m target.
Rivelle Tampines sells 92.5% on launch, named best-selling executive condo of 2026
High buyer interest attributed to schools, amenities, and convenient MRT access, PropNex notes.
The Assembly Place acquires 163 Tras Street for hotel conversion
The building is planned to be converted into a 152-room hotel.
CAI to run Phu Quoc Airport under Vietnam’s first ‘destination’ model
It will oversee operations under a partnership with Sun Group.
Singapore drops to 8th globally in 2026 Resilient Cities Index
However, it remained third in the Asia-Pacific, behind Tokyo and Seoul.
Monday Wrap: GDP trim, connectivity, and targeted pay rises
Singapore retained its position as the world’s most connected economy.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.38%; Top stock is Genting Sing
Genting Singapore Limited is the top stock but fell 0.73%.
URA names new CEO as Lim Eng Hwee exits role
Deputy CEO Tan Shiao Ling will take over from 1 September.
Nearly half of Singapore vacancies in 2025 driven by new job creation
Long-term unfilled roles fell to 17.1% even as demand stayed strong in key sectors.
IMDA launches bootcamp to drive AI adoption and transform businesses
The scheme aims to help firms build practical use cases and leave with a scaling roadmap.
MAS rolls out AI risk toolkit for financial firms
The framework was built with 24 banks insurers and industry partners to guide safe deployment.
Singapore exposed as Asian refining margins surge past $25.6
Bunker fuel prices exceeded $1,280 per tonne in early 2026.
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