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Singapore’s 2027 ASEAN chairmanship could advance sustainability, regional energy integration

Singapore’s 2027 ASEAN chairmanship could advance sustainability, regional energy integration

Singapore’s 2027 ASEAN chairmanship will prioritize sustainability, green/digital pacts, and regional energy integration amid supply disruptions.

S’pore to ensure gains from AI roll-out are shared widely: PM Wong

S’pore to ensure gains from AI roll-out are shared widely: PM Wong

PM Wong said Singapore will share AI gains widely, protect workers not every job, via unions, fair retrenchment, retraining, and international AI safety rules.

Singapore is a launchpad, part of Asean’s deep tech and AI advancement: Heng Swee Keat

Singapore is a launchpad, part of Asean’s deep tech and AI advancement: Heng Swee Keat

Heng Swee Keat says Singapore is a launchpad for Asean’s deep tech and AI growth, citing rule of law, IP protections, trade deals and finance strengths.

Singapore mortgage rates rise after Fed hike: What homeowners should look out for

Singapore mortgage rates rise after Fed hike: What homeowners should look out for

Singapore home loan rates are rising after the Fed hike, with fixed and floating packages higher. Homeowners should compare lock-ins, flexibility, and costs, not just headline rates.

The innovation gap that Singapore must close

The innovation gap that Singapore must close

Singapore must turn science into repeatable commercial outcomes by connecting research, industry, capital and customers, supporting scientific entrepreneurs, and anchoring value at home.

Building a more connected and sustainable South-east Asia

Building a more connected and sustainable South-east Asia

South-east Asia needs cross-border energy connectivity, notably the Asean Power Grid, to meet rising demand, boost security, attract investment and enable sustainable growth.

No cap on autonomous vehicles given growing transport needs: Jeffrey Siow

No cap on autonomous vehicles given growing transport needs: Jeffrey Siow

Singapore will not cap autonomous vehicles, citing growing transport needs, says Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow, adding no immediate impact on drivers’ jobs and offering transition support.

EnterpriseSG to invest S$120 million over 5 years to support SME innovation

EnterpriseSG to invest S$120 million over 5 years to support SME innovation

EnterpriseSG will invest up to S$120 million over five years to boost SME innovation, consolidating its Centres of Innovation network to 10 and winding down IPI by 2027.

Singapore to miss 2035 green-power import target: Wood Mackenzie report

Singapore to miss 2035 green-power import target: Wood Mackenzie report

Wood Mackenzie says Singapore will miss its 2035 target of importing 6 GW low-carbon electricity, citing export permits, bankability and transmission financing; approved projects remain unbuilt.

COE premiums fall across most categories; Cat A ends at S$130,001

COE premiums fall across most categories; Cat A ends at S$130,001

Singapore COE premiums fell across most categories in the Oct 7 tender; Category A ended at S$130,001, while Category E held steady at S$137,000.

Singapore sees Southeast Asia thriving amid ‘breakdown’ of world order

Singapore sees Southeast Asia thriving amid ‘breakdown’ of world order

Singapore's Vivian Balakrishnan says Southeast Asia is thriving on semiconductor and AI demand despite global disorder, but warns overreliance on AI poses risks.

Tharman, IMF chief warn of structural risks from global public debt

Tharman, IMF chief warn of structural risks from global public debt

Tharman and IMF chief warn global public debt poses structural fiscal risks; AI-driven growth may not ease high debt-to-GDP ratios or government revenue constraints.