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Singapore’s digital economy contributed 18.6% to GDP, generated 214,000 tech jobs in 2024
Most of the growth came from digitalisation in non-tech sectors rather than from tech firms. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s digital economy reaches nearly 20% of GDP, creates 214,000 tech jobs
Singapore’s digital economy contributed nearly 20%, or about S$128 billion (US$99.07 billion), to the country’s gross domestic product and created 214,000 technology jobs in 2024.
New grant launched to help Singapore companies deal with US tariff disruptions
They can claim up to 50 per cent of eligible costs, with a cap of $100,000 per company. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Start-up Heidi secures US$65 million to expand AI healthcare in Hong Kong, Singapore
The six-year-old firm plans to build a team of about 15 to 20 people in Hong Kong and Singapore by the end of next year.
Stocks to watch: Keppel, Frasers Hospitality Trust, HRnetGroup, AEM, Grand Venture Technology, Fu Yu, mm2 Asia
SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Oct 6): Read more at The Business Times.
Stocks to watch: Keppel, Grand Venture Technology, Fu Yu, mm2 Asia
SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Monday (Oct 6): Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore Turns To California’s Boomitra For Soil Carbon Credits
This milestone demonstrates that high-integrity soil carbon projects can meet compliance standards and create tangible benefits for farmers and ecosystems,” said Boomitra founder and chief executive ...
Eight leaders and innovators receive President’s Science and Technology Awards for 2025
The awards underscore the value that Singapore places on research and innovation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
DoorDash says Deliveroo app available in Singapore even after acquisition
Deliveroo’s mobile app and services will continue to be available in Singapore, even after its acquisition by US-based food delivery company DoorDash.In a statement to its merchant partners, customers ...
Your ultimate guide to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days Singapore 2025 sales
The Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Singapore sale is back and will run from Oct 7-13 2025. From books to electronics, here is an ultimate guide on all the best October Prime Day deals to shop. Read more ...
FairPrice Group and Ant International Partner to Digitalise Travel and Retail Experience in Singapore, Launching the First-of-Its-Kind Cheers Mini-App
Vipul Chawla, Group CEO, FairPrice Group shared that Alipay's existing availability in Singapore (Alipay SG 1) and standing as a platform that Chinese consumers know and trust enables Cheers to ...
Singapore factory activity edges into expansion in September as electronics sustains growth
[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s overall factory activity edged into expansion territory in September, holding steady amid a patchy regional manufacturing performance. Singapore’s purchasing managers’ index ...
Singapore PMI Signals Continued Manufacturing Growth Amid Trade Headwinds
In its September outlook report, the Asian Development Bank cut its 2025 and 2026 gross-domestic product growth forecasts for Singapore to 2.5% and 1.4%, respectively, down from prior projections of 2 ...
BYD-linked consortium wins Singapore contract to trial autonomous buses in public
The autonomous buses will be piloted on services 400 and 191 for three years, starting in the second half of 2026 Read more at The Business Times.
Singapore’s SIT x Nvidia AI Centre to fast-track applied AI across industries
The new centre aims to turn AI research into real-world applications, from commuter services to financial services, while training talent to drive industry adoption.