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Nearly half of finance workers fear AI job impact
Nearly half of finance workers fear AI job impact
ACCA finds strong AI adoption in finance roles, but job security concerns persist.
Real wages rise 4% in 2025 as inflation eases
About 83.1% remained profitable, supporting continued wage increases.
Singapore fractional leaders more experienced than APAC peers
The city-state accounted for 29% of APAC fractional leaders.
SIA, Air New Zealand add 17% more capacity for winter skies
The Singapore flag carrier will deploy Airbus A380s on daily Auckland services.
EnterpriseSG pushes AI uptake with new retail digital plan
It also added incubation programme for SMEs.
Singapore captures 99% of Southeast Asia AI infrastructure funding
Deal count hit record high in 2025 as capital remained highly concentrated.
Condo resale prices dip 0.4% in April as transactions rise 20.9%
CCR and OCR prices fell whilst RCR gained, with 1,125 units resold.
Koh Brothers Eco eyes greener pastures with Mainboard move
The firm enters the proposed transfer with a $1.1b order book.
Lee Kim Tah pursues legal action in India JV dispute
The company is seeking $2.21m (INR16.5 crore) in damages.
GNC clears appeal hurdle in $24m dispute over 54 LAC stores
Judges restored lease-related orders after rejecting ONI’s natural justice claims.
Keppel moves closer to 2050 net-zero with sharp emissions drop
It also increased RE use in 2025.
Industrial production beats forecasts on AI-driven chip demand
UOB said structural AI tailwinds may offset petrochemical disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
Manufacturing output rises 17.6% in April
Electronics led the expansion, supported by robust AI-related demand.
STT GDC, Alibaba Cloud, NTUC to support 1,000 AI users
The initiative will provide AI tools, training, and implementation support for enterprises, developers, and students.
Canberra Drive EC site launched as first tender after new rules
Analysts expect cautious bidding as developers assess the impact of tighter EC ownership and financing rules.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.82%; Top stock is SATS
SATS is the top stock with a 5.64% increase.
Personal disposable income rises 5.2% in Q1
Personal saving bounced back by 6.7%, reversing a Q4 contraction.
Commentary
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When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
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Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?
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