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Core inflation continues to sink in June

Core inflation continues to sink in June

Most segments posted falling prices, albeit a moderated pace.

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Singapore banks to post record low NIMs in Q2

They are expected to pencil in 16-22bps decline, with every 10bps having a 6-8% impact on net profit.

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Property investment sales crashed 73.4% to $1.7b in Q2

The presence of several big-ticket commercial deals bolstered investment sales.

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NODX up 16.1% in June

Analysts are now more optimistic on times ahead, but remain wary of a second COVID-19 wave.

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Non-prime location vacancies to rise in H2

This comes as tenants will not be able to operate at full capacity which may lead to shutdowns.

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The worst has passed for Singapore's economy: analysts

Manufacturing production and external demand are the main leads for the Lion City’s recovery.

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Auditing holds accounting firms intact as consulting demand weakens

Auditing services remain their strongest suit, but the way they do it drastically changed.

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Singapore's GDP contracts 12.6% in Q2: MTI

This is said to be attributable to the circuit breaker measures implemented.

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Singapore's ruling party wins albeit waning support

PAP now makes up 61% of the parliament, down from 70% in the 2015 elections.

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What role can offline stores play in Singapore for 2020?

Retailers are still expected to continue developing their physical stores post-pandemic.

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‘Hybrid' events arise as MICE industry adapts in a post-pandemic era

The sector’s recovery will likely be slow as the ‘new normal’ entices major changes.

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Flexible, costlier staff arrangements needed as “new normal” kicks in

HR firms highlight the importance of employees’ mental well-being.

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Double-digit GDP contraction imminent in Q2: analyst

Labour conditions are also slated to get worse, even after Q2.

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Singaporeans feel less optimistic on the real estate market in H2

More than half of Singaporeans call for ease of property curbs.

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IPO fundraising plunged 53.2% to $725m in H1

IPO momentum was interrupted by the pandemic and circuit breaker.

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Funding rounds intensify as crisis management adds up to VCs' investment criteria

Investors are expecting a bulk of changes in the ‘new normal’, making it harder for cash-strapped startups.

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Retail sales crashed 52.1% in May

The last full month of the Circuit Breaker came worse, but is expected to lighten by June.

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