AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoASEAN Food Inflation Watch: OCBC says El Niño is more likely to hit prices than growth across the region, with rice, wheat, maize and vegetable oils the main pressure points—especially for net food importers like the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand. Haze & Weather: Singapore saw unhealthy air quality in the central region (24-hour PSI around 105) and NEA flagged heavy thundery showers, with flash-flood risk in Jurong West. Local Housing Milestone: A 5-room corner unit at Pinnacle@Duxton is set to close at $1.72m, just $8,000 shy of the national HDB resale record. Sustainability Behaviour: Singlife and SGFIN’s white paper finds “ownership” drives sustainable action far more than awareness—74% vs 18%. Travel Connectivity: EgyptAir plans Singapore–Cairo–Sydney direct flights from early 2027, pending approvals. Tech & Health: HOYA Lens Singapore launched MiYOSMART iQTF for pediatric myopia control; WSA showcased its AI hearing aid Signia MaX in Singapore. Digital Economy: BizSG rolls out an AI-powered portal to help SMEs access government support more easily. Finance & Risk: AM Best upgraded Singapore Re’s credit rating to “a+” (stable outlook).
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