EconomySingapore
Singapore factory output growth slows to 3.4% in September
Pharmaceutical production fell 65.9%, while demand linked to artificial intelligence continued to support electronics and precision engineering.
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- EconomySingapore
Singapore brings forward higher retirement and re-employment ages to 2029
The Government has accepted six recommendations covering flexible workloads, tax relief and wage support for older workers.
- Business & CompaniesSingapore
DFI lifts annual profit guidance after 17 per cent quarterly gain
The retailer also committed to raising its dividend payout ratio to 80 per cent in FY2027, from 70 per cent in FY2026.
Singapore and Malaysia renew energy cooperation pact
The regulators will collaborate on power and piped gas systems, electricity markets, solar energy and storage.
Lim Han Kwang appointed YTL PowerSeraya CEO from Jan 1
Outgoing chief John Ng will remain a director. The company is building an estimated S$800 million hydrogen-ready generating facility on Pulau Seraya.
Igloo plans Middle East and North Africa expansion, targets fivefold software growth
The Singapore insurtech is pursuing acquisitions and organic expansion, with adjusted EBITDA breakeven targeted for the end of 2026.
- Music & ConcertsSingapore
sace6 to play first Singapore show in January 2027
The duo will perform at Esplanade Annexe Studio, with tickets priced at S$118 for the members’ earlybird pre-sale and S$128 for general sale.
Singapore gives conditional nod to 1.3 GW regional electricity import plan
The Vietnam-Malaysia-Singapore initiative targets operations in 2035, combining offshore wind, solar power and battery storage.
- Startups & FundingSingapore
Singapore takes 53.1% of Asia’s fintech funding in Q3 2026
Asian fintech investment rose 28% quarter on quarter, with large rounds for Ant International and Crypto.com helping Singapore reach a record.
Shannon Tan finishes third in Women’s Indian Open title defence
Thailand’s Pornanong Phatlum won by four strokes, while Tan recorded her eighth top-10 finish of 2026 despite a painful left wrist.
