Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (May 27)

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Port congestion at Asian ports reported; Singapore’s average waiting time up to 1.5 days

CHINESE ports of Shanghai and Qingdao are among worst hit, with the average hold-up ranging from 24 to 72 hours.

Changes to Singapore’s tariff task force after Cabinet reshuffle, SBF leadership change

ACTING Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow replaces former minister for national development Desmond Lee.

A third of employers raising their reliance on contract, flexi-work hires: Jobstreet survey

WHILE over 40% plan to hire more permanent staff in H1, 31% increasing their reliance on non-permanent staff for 2025, up from 15% previously.

Peirce Hill bungalow owned by wife of 3AC’s Kyle Davies sells for S$37 million

THE price works out to S$2,144 psf on the freehold land area of 17,260 sq ft.

Mining giant BHP joins Oracle, Grab, PwC with AI Hub in Singapore

THE hub will bring together a team of AI specialists to lead collaborations between BHP and local partners, developing practical solutions to operational problems.