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Global companies rent unbuilt offices just to stay in Singapore

Global companies rent unbuilt offices just to stay in Singapore

No major Grade A CBD supply until 2028 forces tenants to lease space 18 months early.
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SGX newcomer JustCo courts corporates as flex office enterprise share tops 53%

CBD rents push large firms toward flex space as JustCo targets 100 centres by 2029.
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GCB land rates hit 5-quarter high at $2,341 psf as deals thin

Seven bungalows changed hands in Q2 up from four in Q1 but below year-ago's nine.
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Singapore fleets put AI in driver's seat

Operators improve productivity without adding more vehicles.
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Six themes shaping Singapore's H2 equity bets

El Niño, AI capex and a stronger Singapore dollar reshape where returns come from.
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Ultra-luxury condo deals climb to 15-quarter high in Q2

Six new sales and 17 resales drove the segment as Nassim Park topped Q2 at $22.95m.
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Locals overtake foreigners in shophouse deals as taxes bite

Higher-value deals lifted transaction values in the second quarter.
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OCBC SME Index slips to 51.3 as business services and education contract

Consultancy and advertising remained in a downturn at 49.9 and 49.2, respectively.
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New luxury home sales sink 40.7% as launches dry up

Resale deals offset a sharp slowdown in new luxury home transactions during Q2.
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Analysts split on Singapore's AI-led growth outlook

Strong semiconductor demand lifted growth above the government's full-year forecast pace.
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Singapore banks seen posting wealth surge but narrower margins in Q2

DBS’ and OCBC’s wealth management businesses are expected to post double-digit gains.
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Luxury home sales hit 4‑year high in H1 with 353 deals

This comes even as overall private home sales declined.
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REITs lift Singapore IPO proceeds to $1.12b

Five listings captured 28% of Southeast Asia’s IPO funds in the first half.
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Singapore SMB ransomware rate rises despite regional low

Kaspersky says more firms were targeted as attacks increased across Southeast Asia.
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Singapore's startup appeal outpaces its path to permanent residency

Startup ecosystem and education drives the country's strong pillar score.
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Singapore's $5m homes keep selling despite punishing stamp duties

Wealthy buyers completed 353 luxury deals in H1, the most in four years.

Singapore overtakes peers as second‑biggest FDI destination in 2025

FDI inflows reached $195.32b as the it strengthened its investment role.