Singdollar, STI recover after slight dip following US Fed rate hike
The Singapore dollar and the Straits Times Index recovered from initial losses after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points.
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AI needs aviation-style safeguards to build trust as adoption grows: Josephine Teo
Singapore's Josephine Teo says AI needs aviation-style safeguards and regulations to build public trust and ensure safety as adoption grows.
Singapore, Asia markets shrug off US Fed rate hike
Asian markets, including Singapore, shrugged off the US Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in three years, opening mostly higher as the move was largely expected.
Singapore's non-oil exports expand 46.2% in August, supported by robust AI-related demand
Singapore's non-oil domestic exports surged 46.2% in August 2026, driven by robust AI-related demand and a 131.8% jump in electronic exports.
Anthropic to open Singapore office in October, sees it as a ‘standout market’ for Claude
Anthropic will open a Singapore office in October, its fifth in the Asia-Pacific region, to support growing local demand for its AI model, Claude.
Glencore faces S$2.5 billion lawsuit as it alleges Radiant World fraud
Glencore has cut ties with Radiant World, accusing it of fraud, while the iron ore trader has sued Glencore in Singapore for S$2.5 billion over the contract termination.
Google ramps up hiring for its Singapore engineering centre as AI drives demand for tech talent
Google is expanding its Singapore engineering centre, hiring specialists to meet rising AI demand. The hub integrates research and customer-facing roles to develop enterprise solutions, leveraging Singapore’s strong tech talent pool.
Singapore approaching nuclear energy with 'open mind' but mindful of constraints: Grace Fu
Singapore is exploring nuclear energy to meet climate goals despite its land constraints. The country will undergo an IAEA readiness review in 2027 to assess its capabilities.
‘Trading chaos for reliability’: AI slowdown could mean stricter regulations and more testing, say experts
A proposed slowdown in AI development could lead to stricter regulations, more rigorous safety testing, and more reliable, consistent tools for users.
PSD reviewing paper that alleges civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stations
PSD is reviewing a US working paper alleging civil servants disproportionately bought homes near unannounced MRT stations, and may refer issues to anti-corruption authorities.
S-Reits extend fundraising momentum in 2026
Singapore's S-Reits maintained strong fundraising momentum in 2026, raising over S$4.5 billion by September through IPOs and secondary offerings to finance acquisitions.
The most AI-confident organisations are often the most exposed
Singaporean firms face an "AI confidence trap," where high adoption confidence masks poor security. Organizations must shift from policy-based governance to infrastructure-led controls to ensure actual data security and operational visibility.