Economy
COTD: Funding in Singapore peaked to $274m in October
COTD: Funding in Singapore peaked to $274m in October
Late-stage rounds accounted for 81.1% of funding during the month.
Non-HDB households with at least two cars outnumber HDB counterparts
About 46,000 non-HBD households own at least two cars, against 20,000 for HDB households.
Singapore services sentiment turns positive for Q4
Hiring intentions are also strongest in the accommodation sector.
COTD: Trade, accommodation sectors most optimistic about Q4
The transportation and real estate industries show least optimism.
MAS proposes shifting IPO prospectus reviews to SGX RegCo
The move aims to streamline the listing process and enhance regulatory coordination.
Five startups from Singapore, Malaysia amongst Breakthrough Energy fellows
The programme backs early-stage firms developing climate tech solutions.
Singapore advances digital trade agenda with new APEC centre
Fu highlighted the need to embrace technology and globalisation.
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 industrial market seen stable into early 2026
The headline PMI edged up from 49.9 in July to 50.1 in September.
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).
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