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Blind boxes may hold pleasant surprise for non-toy retailers
Blind boxes may hold pleasant surprise for non-toy retailers
Fashion and beauty products can also benefit from the ‘mystery.’
Why renewed interest in Orchard Road spells good news for S-REITs
Potential buyers are waiting for a clear turn in prime retail rents.
LTA rule puts taxis, private hire cars on equal footing
The number of taxis has fallen by 55% to 13,100 in the past 10 years.
Banks’ profits to remain ‘stable’ this 2025
Meanwhile, problem loan ratios are expected to remain at 1% to 2%.
Singapore’s equity reforms may boost IPO activity
Analysts expect interest from financial services, tech, and green energy companies.
Compel vendors to follow anti-graft policy, companies told
Not being open could lead to increased scrutiny and erode investor confidence.
Budget 2025 hit and miss
Most said that it solved short-term challenges but fell short for long-term pressures.
More buildings must have lactation rooms in Q2
Installing a lactation room in Singapore will cost $20,000 to $40,000.
Residential developers should expect ‘uneven’ sales performance this year
Data also shows that suburban projects have stronger performance versus central areas.
Industry told to brace for increased demand for offshore wind engineers
Floater designers will be needed under Singapore’s offshore energy plan.
LBC rates hike to have minimal impact on overall land market
Short-term investment activity is expected to remain reserved.
Singapore told to harness medical tourism
It is missing out on the region’s lucrative market, which could grow to $231.9b (US$172.1b) by 2032.
Singapore urged to cap F&B licenses amidst record closures
More than 3,000 restaurants folded up in 2024.
Racial harmony bill unlikely to choke ethnic fundraising
Disclosure requirements are not meant to stifle the operations of racial groups.
Cautious VCs turn to Series A startups
Early-stage startups in Singapore have raised $50m this year.
Who will benefit from Singapore’s equities market programme
Experts said there is still a need to clarify the investment focus of the $5b EQDP.
DBS marks 6 takeaways in Budget 2025
The group identified segments that will benefit from the budget’s key priorities.
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