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Financial Services

CIMB profit remains resilient in Q1 2026

CIMB Group Holdings Berhad has announced a net profit of RM1.9b for the first quarter ending 31 March 2026, achieving a return on equity of...


Government

Singapore invests S$40m to tackle AI and climate change

DesignSingapore Council has unveiled the Design 2035 Masterplan, a comprehensive 10-year strategy to enhance Singapore's design sector and urban vibrancy. The plan, launched today, is...


Manufacturing

Singapore’s manufacturing output grows 17.6% y-o-y in Apr 2026

Singapore's manufacturing sector experienced a significant boost in April 2026, with output increasing by 17.6% compared to the same month last year. This growth was...


Cards & Payments

Standard Chartered targets affluent with exclusive program

Standard Chartered has unveiled "A Seat, Beyond" in Singapore, a client engagement programme centred around the Beyond World Elite Credit Card. This initiative, launched in...


Energy & Offshore

Strategic Marine formalizes vessel delivery deal

Strategic Marine has signed the Protocol of Delivery and Acceptance (PODA) with Mainprize Offshore for the MO15 and MO16 vessels, marking a significant step in...


Information Technology

STT GDC forces AI adoption with Alibaba, NTUC

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has announced a strategic partnership with Alibaba Cloud and Tech Talent Assembly, under the National Trades Union Congress...


Economy

Geopolitical risks force CEO strategy shifts

CEOs in Singapore are increasingly prioritising disciplined growth and long-term transformation through artificial intelligence (AI) and strategic transactions, despite geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainties. According...


HR & Education

Part-time job market in Singapore shrinks, finance hit hardest

New data from Indeed reveals a decline in part-time job postings in Singapore, with the overall share dropping to 22.5% in April 2026 from 24%...


Hotels & Tourism

Agoda data reveals Asian travellers favour choice, culinary convenience

Asian travellers in 2026 are prioritising accommodation type, dining options, and flexibility when booking their stays, according to Agoda's latest data. The digital travel platform's...


Aviation

CAAS and Entry Point North tackle air traffic training challenges

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Entry Point North (EPN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on air traffic services...


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