AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Growth Watch: Singapore’s economy could take a hit if global AI infrastructure spending cools, with tighter financing and market jitters flagged by Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong. Energy & Shipping Shock: Oil prices are set to end the week above US$100 as Middle East route risks rise; Hormuz traffic reportedly fell to single digits, while tanker rates climb to record highs. Green Finance & Real Estate: PwC says three in four S-REITs are gearing up for sustainability assurance ahead of FY2029, and a BOCHK-WWF forum pushed cross-border green finance practices across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Payments & Fintech: DBS, OCBC and UOB completed live tokenised SGD interbank payments using Swift’s blockchain-based ledger, pointing to faster cross-border treasury and commerce flows. Hiring & Skills: MOM data shows fresh graduate hiring staying resilient, with active PMET demand in finance, professional services and info-comm as AI reshapes entry roles. Supply Chain Leadership: Alcott Global named its Top 30 Supply Chain Leaders of 2026, spotlighting strategy and execution across global value chains. Sports & Consumer Trends: Singapore’s pickleball-adjacent typti is gaining traction as a quieter racket option, while iHerb promotes “Health Reset” essentials for September.
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