Asian ports reported to be congested; average waiting time in Singapore is up to 1.5 days

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TUE, MAY 27, 2025 Top Stories Asian ports reported to be congested; average waiting time in Singapore is up to 1.5 days [SINGAPORE] Port congestion has been reported at Asian ports, with Singapore being one of those affected: The waiting time for a berth at the world's top transhipment hub is said to be between 12 and 36 hours. Changes to Singapore's tariff task force after Cabinet reshuffle, SBF leadership change [SINGAPORE] Acting Minister for Transport Jeffrey Siow is replacing former minister for national development Desmond Lee in the Singapore Economic Resilience Taskforce (Sert), with effect from May 27. A third of employers raising their reliance on contract, flexi-work hires: Jobstreet survey [SINGAPORE] Hiring confidence in Singapore has rebounded in recent times, with 42 per cent of employers planning to employ more permanent staff in the first half of 2025, based on Jobstreet by SEEK's Hiring, Compensation and Benefits 2025 report released on Tuesday (May 27). Peirce Hill bungalow owned by wife of 3AC's Kyle Davies sells for S$37 million [SINGAPORE] A bungalow in Peirce Hill owned by the wife of failed Three Arrows Capital (3AC) co-founder Kyle Davies is in the early stage of being sold, at S$37 million. Mining giant BHP joins Oracle, Grab, PwC with AI Hub in Singapore [SINGAPORE] Global mining giant BHP has launched its first Industry AI Hub in Singapore, to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and innovation in the mining and resources sector. PODCAST Market Focus Daily: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Asian stocks fluctuate as traders await next moves in Trump trade war; BYD shares continue to fall after sweeping price cuts; Thai billionaire hands stakes in major companies to his children. Other Good Reads Asean Business Business insights centering on South-east Asia's fast-growing economies. Breakfast Brief All the latest news you need to know to start your day, right in your inbox. Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. MORE NEWSLETTERS FOLLOW US DOWNLOAD THE BT APPS ABOUT US CONTACT US HELP TERMS & CONDITIONS DATA PROTECTION POLICY ADVERTISE WITH US You are receiving this e-mail because you subscribed to the BT Breakfast Brief. We're keeping you updated with our Daily Debrief, which helps you catch up with breaking news you may have missed. If you no longer wish to receive the Daily Debrief, please click the link below to unsubscribe. If you want to unsubscribe from this mailing list,click here.