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Information Technology

Singapore directors urged to adopt AI governance

The Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) has unveiled the AI Guide for Boards in Singapore, developed with OpenAI and Microsoft, to assist board directors in...


Manufacturing

MetaOptics, Elsoft partner to scale semiconductor optics manufacturing equipment

MetaOptics Ltd and Elsoft Research Berhad have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop and mass-produce next-generation semiconductor optics manufacturing equipment. This collaboration aims to address...


Financial Services

UOB and JTC sign deal to transform Singapore’s industry landscape

UOB and JTC Corporation have signed an agreement at the ASEAN Conference 2026 to enhance industry ecosystems in Singapore. The collaboration will see UOB referring...


Commercial Property

Rental inflation squeezes Singapore CBD office tenants

Demand-led rental inflation is significantly influencing Singapore's Central Business District (CBD) office market, with vacancy rates for Grade A offices dropping to 5.6% in Q2...


Energy & Offshore

Seatrium profit jumps 158% in H1 2026 amid volatile market

Seatrium Limited has announced a significant increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, reaching S$373m, a 158% rise compared to the same...


Insurance

Great Eastern profit surges 43% in H1 2026

Great Eastern Holdings Limited has announced robust financial results for the first half of 2026, ending 30 June. The Group's core insurance business demonstrated significant...


Financial Services

Singapore Gen Z investors look beyond borders to build wealth

Singapore's Gen Z investors are increasingly looking beyond local borders to build their wealth, according to the HSBC Global Affluent Investor Snapshot 2026. The report...


Information Technology

AI amplifies ransomware threat in Singapore

Proofpoint, a leader in cybersecurity, has unveiled its 2026 AI-Era Ransomware Report, highlighting that artificial intelligence is significantly enhancing the effectiveness of ransomware attacks. The...


Aviation

Singapore selects Thales for AI-powered air traffic management system

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has awarded Thales a significant contract to develop the NexGen Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) and air traffic...


Energy & Offshore

Singapore expands LNG bunkering with 8 new licences

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced the issuance of eight new licences to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine...


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