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Singapore manufacturing momentum eases in March but PMI still signals expansion
Singapore manufacturing momentum eases in March but PMI still signals expansion
SIPMM notes positive outlook despite slower expansion and geopolitical uncertainties, led by electronics sector demand.
17 hours ago
APAC dominates turbine market as OECD curbs coal installs
APAC dominates turbine market as OECD curbs coal installs
The region is expected to hold 76.9% of global steam turbine share in 2025.
18 hours ago
Property investment sales hit $15.4b in Q1 as market strength rolls over from 2025
Property investment sales hit $15.4b in Q1 as market strength rolls over from 2025
Knight Frank maintained a full-year forecast at $30b despite geopolitical uncertainties.
18 hours ago
Investment banking fees hit three-year high in Q1 as M&A value surges
Investment banking fees hit three-year high in Q1 as M&A value surges
LSEG data showed fees rose 8.2% to $240.9m, whilst deal values jumped to a record $66.6b despite lower volumes.
19 hours ago
Why 47% of insurers see competition forcing finance change
Why 47% of insurers see competition forcing finance change
Regulatory shifts, consumer demands and expansion plans also ranked amongst the top pressures.
1 day ago
China PMIs rebounded on holiday distortions: study
China PMIs rebounded on holiday distortions: study
The March rise does not signal recovery.
4 days ago
ASEAN factory growth cools to six-month low in March
ASEAN factory growth cools to six-month low in March
PMI falls to 51.8 as price pressures surge.
4 days ago
Singapore maintains zero chief HR officer turnover for two years running
Singapore maintains zero chief HR officer turnover for two years running
The city-state also saw two COO appointments in 2025.
5 days ago
Cards lead SG's payments market in 2025 as wallets and A2A gain ground
Cards lead SG's payments market in 2025 as wallets and A2A gain ground
It held 44% of e-commerce and 40% of POS spend.
5 days ago
Healthcare IoT industry poised for $556.7b boom by 2032
Healthcare IoT industry poised for $556.7b boom by 2032
It will be driven by growing investments in digital technology adoption.
6 days ago
More than half of employees turn to AI for work advice
More than half of employees turn to AI for work advice
Trust in executives fell, whilst managers gained trust.
6 days ago
Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
6 days ago
Japan LNG costs poised to rise as JKM doubles on Middle East tensions, says IEEFA
Japan LNG costs poised to rise as JKM doubles on Middle East tensions, says IEEFA
Asia–Europe competition for LNG cargoes also contributes to higher import costs.
Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Businesses are warning of possible closures.
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LNG bunkering rules raise costs and lock suppliers into full value chain
They must own or charter LNG bunkering vessels and secure storage and delivery capacity.
16 hours ago
DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
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Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
5 days ago
Hack on four Singapore telcos shifts focus beyond perimeter defences
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Device and cloud security are emerging weak spots.
5 days ago
Healthcare
OUE Healthcare opens Singapore’s first private sleep lab
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About 30% of adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
6 days ago
Insurance
Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
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It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers push ProPak Asia to bigger Bangkok site
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More than 2,500 brands from 45 countries are expected to join the 2026 trade fair.
Insurance
Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
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‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
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