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BUSINESSSep 24Singapore’s finance firms pledge to train 80,000 local staff in AI skillsSingapore’s major financial institutions have pledged to train more than 80,000 local employees in AI skills as the country moves to cushion white-collar workers from potential job disruption. A pioneer batch of 23 banks, insurers and asset managers has committed to train all their Singapore staff by 2028, and more than half of them have already gone through programmes recognised by an industry association, according to Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong. The firms would also study how jobs were...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Singapore’s entry-level job market shrinks despite salary growth, data showsWhile starting salaries for fresh graduates and entry-level workers in Singapore continue to creep upwards, the number of people in entry-level roles is shrinking, according to new data, indicating an increasingly tough job market for those at the start of their careers. Data published last month by global professional services firm Aon showed a 2.5 per cent year-on-year salary increase for entry-level employees, alongside a 3.2 per cent drop in entry-level headcount. The findings come as...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Yee-Yeong to lead Barclays private bank in Singapore and AsiaYee-Yeong has been appointed to lead Barclays' private bank operations in Singapore and across Asia. This represents a key leadership change in the financial sector.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 23Indonesian arrested in Singapore over fake banknotes was victim of fraud: lawyerThe lawyer for an Indonesian businessman arrested in Singapore for allegedly using counterfeit S$10,000 (US$7,830) notes at a casino has said his client was a victim of fraud himself. The businessman, identified only as Steven, is accused of exchanging 34 fake S$10,000 notes for chips over three visits to the Resorts World Sentosa casino in June. The notes were accepted but later found to be counterfeit. His lawyer, Dosma Sijabat, told Tempo news magazine on Tuesday that the fake bills did not...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 23Gulf tech firms turn to Hong Kong and Singapore as Iran war grinds onPaul Bratby had already drawn up plans for expanding to Hong Kong when war broke out in the Middle East earlier this year. But the founder of xBratAI, a Dubai-based AI-powered trading signals platform, soon brought that timeline forward as the Iran conflict dragged on and widened in scope. “Our Hong Kong entity had been scheduled for a few years later, but we established it in early 2026,” he said. Bratby is not alone in looking east. As missiles continue to target Gulf capitals and shipping...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 22AI as the new competitive advantage for Singapore small retailersArtificial Intelligence is emerging as a new competitive advantage for small retailers in Singapore. This indicates a growing adoption of AI technology within the retail sector to boost business.sbr.com.sg · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore Airlines wins world best at 2026 Skytrax awards | Katherine TimesSingapore Airlines has been awarded 'world best' at the 2026 Skytrax awards. This recognition signifies a top achievement for the airline in the global aviation industry.katherinetimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore retrenchments rise sharply in Q2 amid falling vacancies and fewer laid - off workers finding jobsSingapore experienced a sharp increase in retrenchments during Q2, coupled with a decrease in job vacancies and fewer laid-off workers securing new employment. This indicates a challenging and tightening labor market.channelnewsasia.com · United States
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore retrenchment rates hit highest level since pandemicSingapore’s retrenchment rate in the second quarter of 2026 hit its highest level since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in late 2020, driven by business reorganisation and restructuring, the manpower ministry said on Monday. There were 4,620 retrenchments in the second quarter of this year, up from the 3,830 retrenchments posted in the first quarter of the year, the ministry said in its labour market report for the period. It is the highest since the 5,640 retrenchments recorded in the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore Airlines wins world best at 2026 Skytrax awards | Cootamundra HeraldSingapore Airlines has been recognized as the world's best at the 2026 Skytrax awards. This highlights a significant achievement for a major global airline.cootamundraherald.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore nets US$862 , 000 from first auction in money laundering caseSingapore has recovered US$862,000 from its initial auction related to a money laundering case. This represents an early outcome in the ongoing legal process.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore nets US$862,000 from first auction in money laundering caseA fierce 30-minute bidding war for a rare Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama pumpkin bag – seized in Singapore’s S$3 billion (US$2.35 billion) money laundering case – sent its final price soaring on Sunday night. The limited-edition yellow monogram leather piece, which was a collaboration between the luxury fashion house and the Japanese artist who recently died at 97, eventually went under the hammer for an eye-watering S$87,000. A flurry of 42 last-minute bids pushed the closing price to more than...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 21Singapore Airlines wins world best at 2026 Skytrax awards | Manning River TimesSingapore Airlines won the 'world best' award at the 2026 Skytrax awards. This signifies recognition for the airline's performance and service in the industry.manningrivertimes.com.au · Australia
BUSINESSSep 20How to buy stocks in Singapore in 5 easy steps ( 2026 ) The article provides a guide on how to purchase stocks in Singapore through five simple steps, offering financial advice for investors.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 20Fuel prices in Singapore rise for 4th time in 6 days as SPC catches up with hikeFuel prices in Singapore have increased for the fourth time in six days, with SPC raising its prices to match the trend. This indicates a notable and rapid rise in local energy costs.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 18World : Singapore Airlines Wins Worldâ€TMs Best Airline For 2026By Anas Abu Hassan SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been named the World’s Best Airline at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, clinching the title for the sixth time.bernama · malaysia
BUSINESSSep 18Singapore Airlines takes world’s best carrier crown from Qatar AirwaysSingapore Airlines was awarded the title of world’s best airline in the annual rankings by Skytrax, taking the top spot from Qatar Airways in a year that saw Middle Eastern carriers come under significant pressure from the ongoing war in Iran. The award, which is based on a survey of almost 25 million travellers, was announced in London on Friday, with a list dominated by Asian carriers. Only one European airline – Air France-KLM – made the top 10, and not a single US company, despite their...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 18Why Singapore’s big-box gyms are losing to niche fitness studiosProperty agent Raymond Heng had suspected True Fitness was struggling, but he did not expect the gym he had visited for more than a decade to disappear overnight. The closure was not entirely surprising given the region’s fiercely competitive fitness industry, but its abruptness left Heng, 47, in disbelief after paying S$8,800 (US$6,900) for a lifetime membership in 2013. “I guessed that they might not have been doing that well since branches have been closing over the years, but I did not...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 15Mercosur-Singapore: the Government promulgated the law approving the free trade agreementThe measure was announced through Decree 1010/2026 published in the Official Gazette this Tuesday. The initiative became law on August 26 after receiving the support of 234 deputies, with only four votes against.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 10Grab Singapore apologises over microdrama ad that raised passenger safety fearsGrab Singapore has apologised after a new promotional series formatted like popular Chinese microdramas raised concerns over personal boundaries and passenger safety in the city state. Titled I Fell In Love With My Grab Driver, the video campaign stars local actress-model Regina Lim as Emily, a widow stretched thin by the demands of her children and mother. The campaign’s trailer, released on Friday, shows Emily meeting Grab driver Henry – played by Singaporean actor-singer Glenn Yong – when he...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 9Singapore’s DBS sued for US$1 billion in alleged 1MDB-linked claimSingapore’s DBS Bank is being sued for an estimated S$1.298 billion (US$1.03 billion) in damages linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, Southeast Asia’s largest lender DBS Group has said. The claimants include the liquidators of four companies: BlackRock Commodities (Global), Platinum Global ‌Luxury Services, Affinity Equity International Partners and TKIL Global Investments. The liquidators did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for ‌comment. DBS on ⁠Wednesday rejected the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 9AT ONE IMPACT WEEK 2026 Singapore returns to build the architecture of a well - being economy | Press Releases | AsiaAT ONE IMPACT WEEK is scheduled to return to Singapore in 2026, focusing on developing a well-being economy. This is an announcement for an upcoming economic event in Asia.eco-business.com · China
BUSINESSSep 9How Asia’s ultra-rich are investing and where wealthy Chinese are migrating, according to Maybank Singapore CEOAsia's ultra-rich still like gold, but they're branching out to digital assets as well, Maybank Singapore's CEO said.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 8Minister defends Singapore Airlines’ Air India stake amid scrutiny, racist rantsSingapore’s transport minister on Tuesday defended Singapore Airlines’ investment in Air India, saying the city state’s flag carrier must grow overseas because there is a limit to how many people will fly to or from Singapore. Responding ‌to a question in parliament, Minister Jeffrey Siow said the flag carrier was a listed company that funded investments from its own balance sheet and it had not sought further capital from shareholders. The airline is majority owned by Singapore state investor...South China Morning Post
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