AS THE saying goes, “data is the new currency”. This rings especially true today, as artificial intelligence (AI) is unlocking business transformation and fuelling an incredible surge in data demand ...
SG60: Designing progress, the Singapore way
THERE is much to celebrate with our nation’s 60th year of independence. Few countries have built so much, so deliberately, and in so little time post-independence. Read more at The Business Times.
SG60: From AI to quantum – can Singapore lead the next era of financial innovation?
ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) is already reshaping financial services from real-time fraud detection to precision-led customer insights. But the next leap forward will come not from AI alone, but from ...
SG60: Singapore at 60 – a sustainability journey and the way forward
AS A small island with no natural resources, Singapore has, since independence, always embraced sustainability. Today, in the face of the global climate crisis, Singapore has both deepened and ...
What was the sole mixed-use investment deal in Singapore in Q2?
The transaction was worth over S$1.3 billion. In Q2/2025, only one major transaction was recorded in Singapore’s mixed-use sector. According to a Savills report, this involved a 50.1% interest in ...
Asia’s Fintech Revolution: Mobile Banks Are Reshaping Finance
Maksym Sakharov, co-founder and CEO of WeFi, explores how Asia’s mobile-first fintech companies have reshaped the global financial landscape by bypassing legacy systems and reaching hundreds of ...
Dezign Format targets $6.5m IPO on Catalist, eyes Malaysia expansion
This will be the third homegrown company to go public after a dearth of SGX listings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong Asks Insurers to Return Investing Roles From Singapore
Life insurers have become the latest target in Hong Kong’s efforts to compete with Singapore in retaining talent and capital.
Singapore reviews economic strategy, 5 committees to publish recommendations by mid-2026
Singapore is reviewing its economic strategy, amid upheaval in global trade driven by US tariffs. Five committees have been set up to focus on key areas like attracting global investments, preparing ...
AI investments in Singapore over the last 12 months
These AI hubs will develop AI solutions and support AI talent in the region. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore to tap advanced manufacturing and AI under strategic review
These were the focus areas named, as US tariffs have increased the uncertainty faced by businesses. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore fund GIC buys 25% stake in Spain broadband venture
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC will acquire a 25% stake in a Spanish fibre optic broadband venture between MasOrange and Vodafone Spain, the three companies said on Monday, helping GIC to boost ...
US tariffs prompt Singapore to launch review of economic strategy, competitiveness, AI
The city state launched a broad economic review to tackle competitiveness, and AI, as authorities warn of a looming slowdown from US tariffs.
Singapore fund GIC acquires 25% stake in Spain’s broadband venture
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC will acquire a 25% stake in a fibre optic broadband venture between MasOrange, partly owned by France's Orange, and Vodafone Spain, which is owned by Britain's ...
Singapore poised to harness agentic AI: Salesforce’s index
The republic ranked second globally in overall AI readiness, exemplifying how aligned strategy, public-private collaboration, and digital investment create fertile ground for agentic AI.
Singapore fund GIC takes 25% stake in Spain’s broadband venture
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC will take a 25% stake in a fibre optic broadband venture between MasOrange, partly owned by France's Orange, and Vodafone Spain, which is owned by Britain's ...