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Economy

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...


HR & Education

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 Manpower's (MOM) Labour Market Advance...


Information Technology

Lenovo confronts AI governance gap in Singapore

Lenovo has announced the launch of its xIQ platform in Singapore, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to provide enterprises with a comprehensive...


Cards & Payments

Visa launches Agentic Ready programme in Singapore, taps 13 banks and fintech partners

Visa has unveiled its Agentic Ready programme in Singapore, collaborating with 13 banks and fintech partners to enhance the payments ecosystem in the era of...


Building & Engineering

AI adoption stalls in Singapore’s construction sector

New research from PlanRadar indicates that artificial intelligence (AI) could play a crucial role in retaining talent within Singapore's construction sector, which is currently grappling...


Commercial Property

Landmark REIT revenue climbs 14.3% in Q1 2026

Landmark Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has announced a strong performance for the first quarter of 2026, with gross revenue rising by 4.6% to S$52.2m...


Financial Services

DBS profit climbs despite rate pressures

DBS Group has reported a 1% increase in net profit for the first quarter of 2026, reaching S$2.93b. The bank's total income hit a new...


Government

Balakrishnan reiterates importance of Singapore-EU partnership amid global tensions

Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, underscored the importance of the Singapore-European Union (EU) partnership during the European Chamber of Commerce (EuroCham) Singapore's...


Retail

Sheng Siong achieves 12.4% revenue growth amid rising costs

Sheng Siong Group, one of Singapore's leading supermarket chains, has announced a 12.4% increase in revenue for the first quarter of the financial year 2026,...


Hotels & Tourism

International flight bookings surge over Labour Day travel

International travel is experiencing a significant surge this Labour Day holiday, with outbound flight bookings from Singapore and China rising by 15% year-on-year, according to...


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