Singapore Business Review

CBD office rents rise 4.3% in Q2

Gross effective office rents in Singapore’s central business district reached $12.19 psf per month in the second quarter of 2026, up 4.3% YoY, a…

Singapore jumps from 16th to 4th in global startup rankings in five years

Singapore has climbed to fourth place globally in startup ecosystem rankings in 2025, up from 16th in 2020.

SIA Group capacity outpaces 4.1% passenger traffic rise in June

Singapore Airlines Group’s passenger traffic rose 4.1% year-on-year in June, lagging a 6% increase in capacity.

Singapore, Japan tighten grip on energy market rules

Singapore and Japan signed an agreement to cooperate on electricity and gas market regulation through technical exchanges and information sharin…

Singapore’s AI ambition has an intelligence problem

Singapore businesses are being asked whether they can translate AI investment into measurable outcomes.

Ascott obtains two properties in Ningo and Amsterdam for around $190m

The acquisitions are set to bring a $9b growth to the Group’s fund undermanagement.

Gov’t sends Finance Minister Wong to attend G20 Meeting

Minister of Finance Lawrence Wong will represent Singapore for several G20 events to be held in Venice, Italy from July 9 to 11.