In Focus
Singapore breaks into the world's 20 best hospital cities: study
Singapore breaks into the world's 20 best hospital cities: study
It was the third highest-ranking Asian city with an overall score of 94.58.
80% of building spaces to be eco-friendly by 2030: CBRE
More large firms like CapitaLand and Lendlease are offering green leases to tenants.
Mapping out Singapore's legaltech journey
Thomson Reuters weighs in on the opportunities and challenges of bringing the legal industry into the digital age.
300,000 new homes needed in 10 years as household size shrinks: CBRE
The average household size declined to 3.2 persons in 2018 from 3.5 in 2009.
Is Singapore headed for deflation?
Core inflation, excluding transport and accommodation costs, dropped to 0.8% in August from 1.9% in December.
Singapore's internet economy to hit US$27b by 2025
This is nearly four times larger than its size in 2015.
Technical recession risk heightens in Q3 amidst slowing economic growth
Year-end GDP forecast is lowered to 0.5%.
Local firms slack off in bills payment in Q3
Slow payments can be observed in the manufacturing, construction and services sectors.
Singapore bank loans reverse slowdown in August
Loans grew 1% MoM and 5.1% YoY amidst steady expansion in business loans.
Foreigners race for Singapore's luxury properties
In Q2, there were 139 transactions for property of more than $3,000 psf - a number that has not been seen since 2007.
Companies with data centre exposure hit average total return of 31.6% YTD
Keppel DC REIT leads the pack with returns of 54%.
Singapore's venture capital deals hit $20.7b in 2017-2019
The Lion City clinched two-thirds of ASEAN VC deal value during the period.
Hotel RevPAR hits $231.2 amidst tightening supply
Investment transaction volume doubled YoY to $828.3m in H1.
Will Singapore ease monetary policy amidst subdued inflation levels?
MAS may decrease the SGD NEER policy band to 0.5% from the current 1%.
Flexible workspace operators move to hotels and malls as CBD gets crowded
Over 80% of flexible workspaces are already located in CBD.
Deeptech dominates startup landscape
Venture capitalists are looking to inject more funding into deeptech as the government strengthens its support system amidst a global tech shift.
Singapore mutual funds rated below-average over high fees
Majority of funds charge high front loads and trail commissions.
Commentary
Singapore's hiring slowdown: A call for data-driven resilience
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade