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TPG to lure Singapore users through aggressive promotions: analyst
TPG to lure Singapore users through aggressive promotions: analyst
It could offer SIM-only plans for the same or lower price with incumbents but with higher quotas.
Office sector weathers slumping stock markets better than Hong Kong
Rents can climb further to an estimated 8% in 2019.
Singapore dollar's continued weakness could hit local bourse
Despite a hazy October, outperformers were Singtel, Starhub, and Netlink Trust, amongst others.
Singapore gives China a run for its money as it makes headway with its fintech dreams
Six homegrown fintech firms made it to the world’s top 100 with Grab nabbing a place in the top ten.
Singapore bags more than half of PE and VC investments in Southeast Asia
Singapore’s foodtech market will also continue to grow as international players enter the scene.
Tariff war footprint tramples beyond Singapore's manufacturing
Banking is another vulnerable target.
Industrial sector takes charge over real estate investment in Q3
Data centres and high-spec facilities are the new coveted assets.
Factories get a facelift amidst Singapore's industrial property sector transformation
With a glut of industrial space in the pipeline, developers are rolling out tempting amenities and incorporating the latest tech in order to lure long-term tenants.
Banks fall from grace as lending and non-interest income take blow
The volatile stock markets may bring about as much as 15% decline in non-interest income for DBS and OCBC.
Can Singapore cement its data centre dominance before Asian upstarts steal crown?
Heated demand for storage facilities is hit by the city's limited land supply.
Here's how small coworking space operators can wrestle with global giants to survive
Seven operators control 63% of the city’s flexible market, with IWG holding 23.5% market share and WeWork and JustGroup nabbing roughly 12% each.
Talent crunch hits Singapore's wealth management scene despite hefty bonuses
There is still a lot of work to do in order to run after 1,400 individuals in the Lion City with net worths above $69m.
Embattled Hyflux stays afloat with $530m investment from Indonesian consortium
It is made up of Salim Group and Medco Group.
Supermarkets face fight for survival amidst another store closure
Hypermarket Giant’s outlets in Junction 10 and Jalan Tenteram have already shut down whilst its operation in ViVoCity is set to cease by Q1 2019.
Only top 5% of Singapore earners can afford a landed property: study
Mortgage payments may cost up to $9,086 per month.
Is Singapore becoming more favorable to crypto players?
MAS said that it will help crypto firms set up local bank accounts, on top of leveraging blockchain adoption.
Retail's saving grace: Singapore malls embrace activity-based tenants
Gyms, health centers and virtual reality arcades are estimated to occupy 50% of the island's retail mix.
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