AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & Industry: Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports jumped 24.2% year-on-year in July, driven by a 112% surge in electronics tied to AI demand, while non-electronics fell 2.3% (pharma, petrochemicals and food preparations dragged). Jobs & Economy: About 1 in 5 fresh university graduates were still job-hunting as of June, with 3,600 of the latest cohort unemployed, as hiring stays cautious amid retrenchments and faster AI adoption. Digital Travel & Tourism: Agoda and STB renewed a three-year MOU, expanding beyond marketing into data, tech and AI-powered travel innovation; Agoda also launched a refreshed Partner Portal for accommodation partners. Regional Finance & Markets: The Thai baht’s early August strength may fade as analysts expect a dovish Bank of Thailand stance and oil-price pressure on the trade balance. Health & Science: Shuwen Biotech kicked off a PRE-CERCA international study evaluating its CercaTest RED urine test for predicting preeclampsia, with Singapore hospitals among sites. Lifestyle & Culture: Sentosa unveiled the next Greater Sentosa Master Plan concept, aiming to integrate Sentosa with Brani and boost visitor draw over two decades. Business & Consumer: The Cocoa Trees launched Kaki’s, its first in-house Singapore-inspired chocolate brand.
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