Singapore office market · Weekly briefing

Singapore Office News Weekly

21–27 September 2026

By Chong Kok Peng, Serviced Office Advisor
Published 28 September 2026

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This week’s stories

Key facts first. Full reporting below.

AI companies · Singapore

Anthropic to Open Singapore Office in October

Anthropic, maker of Claude, plans to open a Singapore office in October and hire locally

Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI model, will open its Singapore office in October 2026.

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This will be its fifth Asia-Pacific office, following Tokyo, Bengaluru, Seoul and Sydney.

The company plans to hire locally across a range of functions. At the time of CNA’s 16 September report, its careers page listed nine Singapore-based openings across five teams, including applied AI, finance and marketing.

Anthropic’s ASEAN general manager, Dale Finlay, will also be based in Singapore and work with customers and partners across Southeast Asia.

Why Singapore?

According to Anthropic:

Singapore ranks second among 121 countries for Claude.ai usage relative to population.
Usage is 5.81 times higher than expected based on Singapore’s population.
Demand is particularly strong in regulated sectors, including financial services and government.
Singapore offers strong technical talent, global businesses and research institutions.
The country has an established innovation ecosystem and supports responsible AI adoption.

Anthropic’s Economic Index also places Singapore second globally for Claude usage relative to its working-age population.

What Does This Mean for Singapore’s Office Market?

Anthropic’s expansion is another sign that Singapore continues to attract international AI companies looking for a regional base.

These firms are not choosing Singapore solely for its geographical location. They are coming for access to technical talent, enterprise customers, government agencies and the wider Southeast Asian market.

As more AI companies establish and expand their teams here, demand could strengthen for well-located offices that offer:

Convenient access to clients and business partners
High-quality technology infrastructure
Flexible room for expansion
A professional environment that helps attract talent

Source: CNA, 16 September 2026.
Anthropic to open Singapore office in October, hire locally →

Future office supply · Tanjong Pagar

Newport Tower: Grade A Offices Coming to Tanjong Pagar in 2027

Newport Tower at 80 Anson Road: Grade A office space expected in Tanjong Pagar in 2027

Newport Tower at 80 Anson Road is expected to introduce approximately 220,000 sq ft of Grade A office space to Tanjong Pagar in 2027.

Level 2: 34,700 sq ft
Level 3: 34,300 sq ft
Level 4: 32,800 sq ft
Level 5: 30,300 sq ft
Level 6: 24,800 sq ft
Level 7: 24,350 sq ft
Level 8: 21,150 sq ft
Level 9: 18,550 sq ft

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The offices will occupy Levels 2 to 9, with floor plates ranging from approximately 18,550 to 34,700 sq ft.

Approximate Office Floor Sizes

The range of floor plates gives occupiers more flexibility to select a size that suits their operations.

The office floors are planned to be column-free, allowing businesses greater freedom when designing workstations, meeting rooms and collaborative areas.

Newport Tower approximate floor areas from Level 2 to Level 9, office terraces and planned building facilities

Workplace and Building Features

Premium Grade A offices
Landscaped office terraces
Sheltered drop-off point
Restaurants and dining options
End-of-trip facilities with bicycle parking and showers
Carpark facilities with electric-vehicle charging
Tanjong Pagar MRT nearby
Planned sheltered link towards the future Prince Edward Road MRT station

Illustrations of Newport Tower’s planned office lobby, sheltered arrival, public spaces, dining and end-of-trip facilities

Why Does This Matter?

Newport Tower will add modern office supply to a part of Tanjong Pagar undergoing significant redevelopment.

Its larger floor plates could appeal to major occupiers seeking to consolidate teams, while its terraces, dining options and end-of-trip facilities reflect the growing importance of employee experience.

The location also offers businesses access to the traditional CBD while positioning them near the emerging Greater Southern Waterfront.

Project illustrations are artist’s impressions. Planned features and specifications are subject to change.

Source and project information: Newport Tower e-brochure.
View the developer’s e-brochure →

Expected 2027 completion: CDL 1H 2026 presentation →

Floor areas are approximate and should be confirmed with the landlord before commitment.

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