The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has launched a public tender for two 20‑year lease vegetable farming land parcels. It also extended the project completion period from three to five years, the production output timeline from five to eight years, and will allow farms to diversify key food types on a 1:1 tonnage basis from September 2026.
Singapore’s competition authority has approved the proposed acquisition of ChargEco by SP Mobility after the latter offered binding commitments to keep EV charging prices stable at certain HDB carparks and to avoid discriminatory discount practices. The commitments remain in effect for a limited period.
Last week at ATxEnterprise 2026 (20-22 May), Southeast Asia shifted from AI ambition to real-world enterprise deployment. With 700+ exhibitors, a 500% surge in logistics buyers, and new SME AI initiatives, the conference set the stage for 2027. Read our full review and what to expect next year, including sovereign AI, agentic workflows, and green computing.
Singapore’s consumer watchdog has cracked down on three online retailers for using misleading website features to pressure shoppers. Find out how fake visitor counts, fabricated countdown timers, and false discounts were used to create artificial demand.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Economic Society of Singapore (ESS) have launched the 2026 Essay Competition, challenging pre-university students to explore how artificial intelligence can reshape Singapore’s economy. With a focus on productivity, new industries, and inclusive growth, this competition offers a platform for young minds to contribute ideas on managing disruption and ethical governance. Prizes include $3,000 for the top essay, with submissions due by 1 May 2026.
Only one in five professionals in Singapore and Malaysia show AI-ready skills like persistence and reflective learning, according to Epitome Global’s 2023-2025 assessments. Workforce readiness, not technology access, limits AI productivity gains in 2026. Discover five key workplace trends and how skills gaps in decision-making and computational thinking affect organisations.
foodpanda introduces pandamart XL stores and the Kiasu Pasar Report, highlighting Singaporeans’ shift to smarter quick-commerce habits with more value, health focus, and convenience in grocery shopping.
On August 6, 2025, Zoho Corporation unveiled the Singapore edition of Zoho Books, a cloud-based accounting software designed to simplify GST compliance and e-invoicing for businesses in Singapore. This launch also includes tailored editions of Zoho’s finance and operations suite, enabling businesses to streamline financial and operational processes while adhering to local regulations. Below are…
