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Singapore tightens patent rules to boost innovation clarity
Singapore tightens patent rules to boost innovation clarity
With fewer free claims, patents are likely to be shorter and easier to interpret.
1 day ago
Faster corporate closure process may aid restructuring
It will benefit multinational companies reorganising for commercial or tax reasons.
2 days ago
Singapore charts new course at National Day Rally 2025
The government has emphasised key focus areas in four sectors.
3 days ago
Singapore cross-border ride-hailing ban gets backing
Licensed taxis may be enough to meet the demand.
4 days ago
Luxury, wellness brands drive demand for Singapore’s shophouses
These buildings let tenants tell their stories in ways conventional buildings can’t.
5 days ago
Digital apps lead remittance preferences
About 70% use digital apps to send remittances.
Retail runs at two speeds as suburban outperforms central
Islandwide retail vacancy rose to 7.1% in Q2.
How will M1 acquisition affect telco market
This may be a lost opportunity for other players.
Companies limit trade credit as bad debts rise
Bad debts surged to an average of 6% of B2B invoices.
Singapore seen as ‘safe haven’ despite global trade risks
NODX forecast raised as strong exports offset tariff headwinds.
Leader wellbeing drives better decisions and safer workplaces: study
WWL said that it is 56 times more impactful than stress management programmes.
Which sectors will benefit the most from AI?
On the other hand, only 9% of occupations are considered at risk of displacement.
Resilient industrial sector expected throughout 2025
Leasing activity even surged in Q2.
Shophouse outlook softens amid investor pushback on valuations
Sales for 2025 are projected to hit between S$700m and S$800m.
Singapore's small-mid caps bound for growth
MAS’s EQDP is expected to attract capital beyond $5b investment.
Singapore’s luxury home market remains strong in H1
131 luxury non-landed homes were sold in H1 2025, 33.7% higher than in H2 2024.
Automation stalls hiring at top banks
Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.
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