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Retail sales in Singapore surge 4.8% but F&B growth stalls in March 2026

Retail trade and food and beverage (F&B) services in Singapore experienced notable growth in March 2026, according to the latest Retail Sales Index (RSI) and...

Singapore services sector faces bleak outlook

The Singapore Department of Statistics has revealed that the services sector is bracing for a less favourable business environment from April to September 2026. The...

High costs threaten Singapore’s A&E talent appeal

Singapore has been ranked sixth globally in Savills' Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Talent Index, highlighting its robust education system and established industry ecosystem. Despite this...

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CIMB Islamic injects investment into agropreneurship

CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad has committed RM750,000 to the iTEKAD Melon Manis Terengganu Graduate Agropreneur Programme, empowering 40 students from underserved communities since 2023. The initiative, which focuses on sustainable...

Maybank extends S$65M to support Singapore’s fourth egg farm

Maybank has announced a term loan facility of up to S$65m to ISE Foods Holdings (IFH), a subsidiary of SGX-listed Ellipsiz Ltd, to partially finance the development of Singapore's fourth...

Aonic secures $10m funding for drone expansion

Aonic, a Malaysia-based drone technology company, has secured $10m in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The investment, led by Kairous Capital and supported by Jelawang Capital through...

Asian protein buyers trail in sustainability efforts

Asia's largest food retailers, manufacturers, and hospitality groups are making strides in sustainable protein sourcing, yet they still fall short of global best practices, according to the latest assessment by...

Allianz expands Orang Asli program, impacts 1,318 villagers

Allianz Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with Yayasan Kajian dan Pembangunan Masyarakat (YKPM), reports significant progress in its Orang Asli Sustainable Livelihood Green Economy Programme. Launched in 2024, the initiative aims...

GAR, Arkadiah tackle flawed forest carbon metrics

Global agribusiness Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based climate tech firm Arkadiah Technology to improve the monitoring and protection of Southeast Asia's tropical forests. Supported by...

Brunei, Singapore probe agri-tech zone feasibility

Brunei Darussalam and Singapore have announced a joint Pre-Tender Qualification Notice for consultancy services to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a Brunei-Singapore Agri-Tech Food Zone (ATFZ) in Brunei. This...

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IMDA and Tencent commit S$50,000 to digital wellbeing

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Tencent have launched "Beyond the Screen: Healthy Digital Play", a campaign designed to promote healthy digital habits and strengthen real-world connections through gaming....

NAC partnership transforms Changi into arts hub

The National Arts Council (NAC) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) have embarked on a three-year partnership to bring Singapore's arts and culture to the forefront of the global stage through...

Goodwill pushes into Malaysia with 70%-owned JV

Goodwill Entertainment is set to make its debut in Southeast Asia with the opening of a flagship multi-entertainment outlet in Kuala Lumpur on 25 April 2026. The venture, a 70%-owned...

Schaeffler commits to Asia Road Racing with tech sponsorship

Schaeffler, a global leader in motion technology, has announced its role as the official technology sponsor for the 2026 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC). The ARRC, Asia's premier motorcycle racing...

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Job applications surge in Singapore as hiring demand shifts

Singapore's labour market is experiencing a shift from expansion to selection, according to Jobstreet by SEEK, following the Ministry of...

Gen Z slams Singapore firms’ hiring readiness

Research by global talent solutions partner Robert Walters highlights a significant disconnect between Singaporean employers and Gen Z professionals. Whilst...

DNV and SIT tackle maritime skills gap

The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) and DNV have announced a collaboration to develop a Master of Science in Vessel...

Talent shortages force 71% of Singapore firms to miss goals

Singapore businesses are facing significant hurdles in achieving their objectives, with 71% missing key goals due to talent shortages, according...

SMU tackles ageing crisis with new institute

Singapore Management University has announced the launch of the Longevity Societies and Economies Institute (LSEI) to tackle the economic and...

ISCA launches AI programme to tackle skills gap

The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) Academy has unveiled a hands-on artificial intelligence (AI) training programme across ASEAN, aimed...

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Retail sales in Singapore surge 4.8% but F&B growth stalls in March 2026

Retail trade and food and beverage (F&B) services in Singapore experienced notable growth in March 2026, according to the latest Retail Sales Index (RSI) and...

Singapore services sector faces bleak outlook

The Singapore Department of Statistics has revealed that the services sector is bracing for a less favourable business environment from April to September 2026. The...

High costs threaten Singapore’s A&E talent appeal

Singapore has been ranked sixth globally in Savills' Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Talent Index, highlighting its robust education system and established industry ecosystem. Despite this...

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CIMB Islamic injects investment into agropreneurship

CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad has committed RM750,000 to the iTEKAD Melon Manis Terengganu Graduate Agropreneur Programme, empowering 40 students from underserved communities since 2023. The initiative, which focuses on sustainable...

Maybank extends S$65M to support Singapore’s fourth egg farm

Maybank has announced a term loan facility of up to S$65m to ISE Foods Holdings (IFH), a subsidiary of SGX-listed Ellipsiz Ltd, to partially finance the development of Singapore's fourth...

Aonic secures $10m funding for drone expansion

Aonic, a Malaysia-based drone technology company, has secured $10m in Series A funding to expand its operations globally. The investment, led by Kairous Capital and supported by Jelawang Capital through...

Asian protein buyers trail in sustainability efforts

Asia's largest food retailers, manufacturers, and hospitality groups are making strides in sustainable protein sourcing, yet they still fall short of global best practices, according to the latest assessment by...

Allianz expands Orang Asli program, impacts 1,318 villagers

Allianz Malaysia Berhad, in collaboration with Yayasan Kajian dan Pembangunan Masyarakat (YKPM), reports significant progress in its Orang Asli Sustainable Livelihood Green Economy Programme. Launched in 2024, the initiative aims...

GAR, Arkadiah tackle flawed forest carbon metrics

Global agribusiness Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based climate tech firm Arkadiah Technology to improve the monitoring and protection of Southeast Asia's tropical forests. Supported by...

Brunei, Singapore probe agri-tech zone feasibility

Brunei Darussalam and Singapore have announced a joint Pre-Tender Qualification Notice for consultancy services to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a Brunei-Singapore Agri-Tech Food Zone (ATFZ) in Brunei. This...

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