AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSingapore’s competitiveness: Singapore bounced back to No. 1 in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, driven mainly by stronger business efficiency, while Hong Kong and Taiwan also climbed. Aviation & travel: Qantas will launch the world’s longest nonstop London–Sydney flight (up to 22 hours) in 2027, with Singapore Airlines’ New York route still the current benchmark. Digital economy & jobs: Singapore’s hiring outlook is cooling, with ManpowerGroup Singapore’s Net Employment Outlook falling to 13% in Q3, even as IT stays relatively steady. Media trust debate: A Reuters Institute report named CNA and The Straits Times as Singapore’s most trusted news brands, sparking online questions about press freedom and state ties. Food & trade show: Seafood Expo Asia/Seafood Processing Asia unveiled its 2026 conference programme in Singapore, spotlighting AI, sustainability, aquaculture and consumer trust. Regional energy watch: Markets are bracing for potential oil price pressure if the Strait of Hormuz reopens after the US-Iran interim deal. Local business: dnata Catering & Retail Singapore starts inflight catering for Air Macau at Changi, adding to the Air China Group network.
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