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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.
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APAC dominates turbine market as OECD curbs coal installs
The region is expected to hold 76.9% of global steam turbine share in 2025.
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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.
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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.
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Why 47% of insurers see competition forcing finance change
Regulatory shifts, consumer demands and expansion plans also ranked amongst the top pressures.
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China PMIs rebounded on holiday distortions: study
The March rise does not signal recovery.
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ASEAN factory growth cools to six-month low in March
PMI falls to 51.8 as price pressures surge.
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Philippines factory growth slows as costs jump in March
PMI falls to 51.3.
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Singapore maintains zero chief HR officer turnover for two years running
The city-state also saw two COO appointments in 2025.
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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.
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Healthcare IoT industry poised for $556.7b boom by 2032
It will be driven by growing investments in digital technology adoption.
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More than half of employees turn to AI for work advice
Trust in executives fell, whilst managers gained trust.
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Aftermarket service gaps threaten competitiveness of Japanese manufacturers
Service operations can generate higher margins and stable revenue, but firms underperform globally.
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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.
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Australian retailers cut jobs as fuel and supply chain costs surge
Businesses are warning of possible closures.
Retail trade sales in Taiwan climbs to $11.96b in February
Sales in the wholesale trade reached $34.97b.
Premium fashion, seasonal collections boost designer apparel sales
E-commerce platforms are also further boosting accessibility.
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