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Singapore Gen Z lose brand trust over generic AI replies: survey
Singapore Gen Z lose brand trust over generic AI replies: survey
Singapore’s AI natives use an average of five different AI applications — more than their non-AI native counterparts, who average just three.
Singapore wholesale sales drop 10.9% as Q2 trade slows
Singapore wholesale sales drop 10.9% as Q2 trade slows
The steepest drops were seen in energy-related and chemical industries.
Singapore mall retailers report 77% pushback on AI rollout
Singapore mall retailers report 77% pushback on AI rollout
Most prefer a hybrid approach—57% use AI to generate insights but keep decision-making in human hands.
Singapore office supply to stay below average through 2027
Singapore office supply to stay below average through 2027
From 2025 through 2027, annual new office completions are expected to range from 800,000 to 1.6 million square feet.
Shein considers moving HQ to China ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Shein considers moving HQ to China ahead of Hong Kong IPO
It has consulted lawyers about setting up a parent company in mainland China.
Condo rental prices edges up 1.5% MoM in July
Condo rental prices edges up 1.5% MoM in July

Overall rental prices also increased by 3.1% YoY.
CapitaLand to advise Astaka on $465m Johor retail project
CapitaLand to advise Astaka on $465m Johor retail project
It will cover asset planning, pre-opening, and post-opening stages of the development.
Singapore and Thailand ink carbon credit collaboration
Singapore and Thailand ink carbon credit collaboration
A framework has been developed for the generation and transfer of carbon credits.

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Professional Services/Legal Faster corporate closure process may aid restructuring
It will benefit multinational companies reorganising for commercial or tax reasons.
Transport & Logistics Singapore cross-border ride-hailing ban gets backing
Licensed taxis may be enough to meet the demand.
Commercial Property Luxury, wellness brands drive demand for Singapore’s shophouses
These buildings let tenants tell their stories in ways conventional buildings can’t.
Realion bets on unified proptech platform to drive Asia-Pacific expansion
It’s creating an app with banking, renovation, and property management services.
Commercial Property Capital Square office brings Etiqa’s brand values to life
The headquarters features open spaces that encourage interaction.
Energy & Offshore Vanda RE seeks Singapore energy buyers for Indonesia solar-storage project
The plant will boost green power trade between the two nations.
Information Technology NTT DC REIT targets 130MW in global data centre acquisitions
Data centre demand remains strong, driven by cloud adoption and the rise of AI.

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