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No green light for Grab: Is it time to lift the cross-border ride-hailing ban?
Analysts backed Singapore’s decision to keep a ban on cross-border private ride-hailing service with Johor Bahru, Malaysia, citing adequate options and potential risks to the local taxi industry.
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LAW FIRMS SEE SURGE IN GREEN WORK
Law firms are seeing a surge in client demand for sustainability-related advice as companies scramble to comply with tighter environmental, social, and governance (ESG) requirements.
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REDEFINING EXPERIENCES THROUGH HUMAN-CENTRIC TECHNOLOGY
Co-creating Singapore's first 'Borderless University' with StarHub's Ubiquitous Network.
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Notable architecture professionals under 40
In search of the best architecture professionals under 40, Singapore than 25 architecture firms in the city-state.
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Government tightens rules on quick flips
A revision to Singapore's seller's stamp duty (SSD) rules that extends the minimum holding period for residential properties from three to four years is expected to dissuade short-term investors and complicate exit strategies for some buyers, analysts said.
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How B2B insurance is changing in Singapore
When it comes to innovation in financial services, Singapore often punches well above its weight.
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Mandatory insurance may boost SME trust in small audit firms
Minimum coverage starts at $1m, rising with the size of the firm up to $50m.
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Department stores shrink, add dining and wellness
Social media and e-commerce are raising shopper expectations.
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SG, India launch green shipping corridor
The digital side of the deal could improve port operations.
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Property owners shift to mixed-use designs
Clients want buildings that are integrated and human-centric.
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Will faster closures curb shell misuse?
It will benefit multinational companies reorganising for commercial or tax reasons.
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SG boosts aviation hiring ahead of T5 opening
It aims to broaden views of aviation jobs beyond pilots and cabin crew.
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Succession gives way to life insurance
They offer stability and in-depth estate planning solutions.
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Investors target industrial sites for dorms
Redevelopment interest grows alongside logistics and storage plays.
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ByteGenie automates hospitality prospecting
ByteGenie Pte Ltd. seeks to raise $837,000 (US$650,000) to help more sales teams in the hospitality sector connect with companies and business travellers using artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
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Info-Tech eyes regional growth after SGX listing
It kept 91% of its customers in the past fiscal year—above the industry average.
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Meta bets on Singapore as companies go global
It is focusing on video, Al, business messaging, and digital upskilling.
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THE CHARTIST: FOUR IN TEN SINGAPORE FIRMS PLAN WAGE FREEZES AS OUTLOOK WEAKENS
About 41% Singapore businesses plan to freeze wages in the next 12 months, up from 35% last year, as economic uncertainty weighs down confidence and hiring plans, according to the Singapore Business Federation's (SBF) National Business Survey 2025-Manpower and Wages Edition.
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CBRE's smart office tracks energy, people
The space is designed for certification under Green Mark, WELL, and LEED standards.
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Realion builds a one-stop proptech app
The app aims to unify banking, renovation, and property management services.
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Etiqa's HQ embodies protection, connection
The office in Capital Square features open spaces that encourage interaction.
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Fund managers pivot to health, educ, tech
The shift reflects resilience in a market where volatility has become the norm.
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Paya Lebar Green debuts as eco-smart hub
It's also designed to enhance the health and well-being of its occupants.
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Why preemptive cybersecurity in the age of artificial intelligence is a business imperative
Cybersecurity can no longer be treated as a reactive discipline.
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DCS expands from cards to digital assets
A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
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Scaling without selling out: Strategic lessons for Singapore's SMEs
Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face a recurring dilemma: how to grow without compromising the identity and trust that made them successful in the first place.
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Government lowers free patent claim limit to 15
With fewer free claims, patents are likely to be shorter and easier to interpret.
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Most notable real estate agents under 40
In search of the most notable real estate agents under 40, Singapore Business Review reached out to more than 35 property firms in the city-state.
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HeyMax grows travel rewards network
Fintech startup HeyMax, which lets travellers earn rewards seamlessly across several merchants, plans to enter Japan and Hong Kong later this year, and Korea and Taiwan by 2026 to tap into the growing travel economy.
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Shophouses attract luxury, wellness brands
These buildings let tenants tell their stories in ways conventional buildings cannot.
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