In Focus
Airlines struggle with profit squeeze despite 4.9% traffic rise
Airlines struggle with profit squeeze despite 4.9% traffic rise
Excess capacity and regional competition weigh on airline yields.
GFTN sets up $200m fund to plug growth-stage fintech gap
The focus will be on firms that have shown commercial traction and scale.
Food production 'inadequate' for 53% of public: SEC Newgate
The survey tracked sentiments from 1,029 people across the city-state.
Where to invest in 2026 as tariffs, AI, and currencies collide
Chinese stocks and US small caps are good bets, analysts said.
Shrinking margins threaten bank growth despite fat dividend
High dividend yields of up to 6.1% are being tested by shrinking interest margins and a projected 50-basis-point cut to US interest rates.
Singapore firms fail transparency test for 39% of locals
This 1,029-person study reveals gap between boardroom claims and public belief.
Wellness and grocery sectors outpace apparel in spending shift
State-funded SG60 and CDC vouchers are also reshaping the sector.
Banks see STI climbing to 5,000–5,600
MAS committed $5b to its equity programme, with $3.6b already allocated.
Landed sales jump to $4.5b as prices climb on lower rates
About 483 transactions that averaged $2.062 psf were made during the period.
Top 20 under 40: The young lawyers leading Singapore's biggest deals
One of this year’s awardees advised on a landmark $21b restructuring and privatisation-plus-listing scheme.
S-REIT dividends seen rising 2.5% in 2026, analysts say
DBS flags 0.9x book and a 3.7-pt yield gap as refinancing-driven gains loom.
Outbound investment hits $8.9b in Q4 after 119.1% jump
Knight Frank cites MSCI data as rising costs and skills gaps complicate overseas expansion.
Monday Wrap: Economy cools in 2026, cross-border legal demand grows, and insurance premiums rebound
GDP growth is expected at 1.8–3% in 2026.
SMEs to gain from clearer e-commerce rules
The guidelines should boost the confidence of merchants on large platforms.
Real estate investment sales rise 36.8% to $40b in 2025
Residential and commercial sectors record increases of 20%, 124.7% YoY, respectively.
Economy to cool in 2026 as trade, manufacturing ease: analysts
This follows the country’s highest GDP growth since 2021.
Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now
The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
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