In Focus

EC vs BTO: Which offers better value for Singaporean home seekers?

BTO flats require a 10% down payment, whereas ECs require 25%.

Cost pressures push more middle-income young adults into debt

Loan applications from young adults have risen 140% over the last two years.

Why Singapore’s EC prices continue to climb year after year

The 9M24 average unit price is already 3.8% higher than the 2023 record.

Singapore luxury homes set to benefit from UK tax change

The change will affect around 74,000 non-domiciled residents in the UK.

US election outcomes could shape Singapore equities through 2025

A Republican Party red sweep would be negative for some REITs, said DBS.

What small businesses lose by overlooking big data analytics

Only 12% of SMEs in Asia and Europe incorporate advanced data analytics in their operations.

Income-Allianz failed merger shows popular opinion is king

The deal faced backlash from Singaporeans who thought it betrayed Income’s social mission.

Lower-value private homes gain demand amidst affordability concerns

Homes priced below $2m accounted for 56.9% of sales in Q3.

October BTO exercise: Which projects were the most sought-after?

The exercise achieved an application rate of four times hours before its close.

Manual methods still dominate Singapore's sustainability efforts despite tech advances

Five in 10 firms rely on manual processes to measure sustainability performance.