Economy
Singapore’s unemployment rate at 2.0% in Q3 2025
Singapore’s unemployment rate at 2.0% in Q3 2025
44.1% of firms indicated plans to hire in the fourth quarter.
Singapore, Chile, and New Zealand enter negotiations for green economy agreement
Areas of cooperation include sustainable aviation fuel and trade-related climate measures.
ANZ backs Victoria’s green bus transition with $425m financing
The structured asset finance facility supports the rollout of 370 electric buses.
Sunrise Shares expects net loss for 18-month period to June 2025
It was weighed by the higher administrative costs during the extended reporting period.
Centurion REIT secures temporary permit for Westlite Toh Guan
Operations will begin once the FEDA licence is approved.
Inflation edges up to 0.7% in September
CGSI maintained its full-year 2025 headline CPI forecast at 1.0% YoY.
Three in four business leaders say geopolitical, economic uncertainties to dampen growth: report
They are wary of global tensions, energy pressures, and inflation, amongst others.
Singapore sustains world-leading record in public safety
Almost all residents feel safe walking at night.
Singapore nominal GDP projected to double to up to $1.8t by 2040
Singapore’s economy will continue to be services-led, with services accounting for roughly 74% of gross value added (GVA).
Singapore industrial market seen stable into early 2026
The headline PMI edged up from 49.9 in July to 50.1 in September.
MAS to roll out Value Unlock programme in November
The programme will tighten governance and improve capital efficiency.
Sabana REIT NPI up16% on stronger leasing and rental growth
Its portfolio occupancy rose to 87%, led by gains at New Tech Park.
MPACT's NPI slips 2.2% in Q2
VivoCity’s full occupancy and rental gains offset weaker overseas income.
Soon Hock unit joins $351m redevelopment consortium
It will hold on 10% stake in new property joint venture.
Two-thirds of Singaporeans prefer property investment, survey says
About 23% of respondents plan to purchase a new flat within the next three years.
AWS, Singapore cyber agency sign pact to boost cyber defence
Agreement sets real-time threat data sharing and joint response framework.
Singapore nears full digital saturation with 96% Internet penetration
Mobile connections exceed population, report says
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