In Focus

Secondhand furniture gains traction as Singaporeans embrace circular economy practices

Singaporeans saved 21,970 tonnes of carbon emissions by purchasing secondhand furniture.

What are the two Ps driving Gen Z’s spending habits today?

These habits are driven by economic and lifestyle challenges.

Healthcare collaborations to enhance diabetes mgmt in Singapore

The country is facing a growing burden of diabetes due to an ageing population and obesity.

Singapore’s outstanding business leaders and innovators lauded at SBR Management Excellence Awards 2024

The awards programme honoured Singapore’s top business leaders, innovators, and teams for their exceptional contributions to business growth, employee well-being, and societal impact.

What will drive private home demand and prices in 2025?

For new homes, prices are expected to increase by 2% to 4%.

Inflation fears tied to U.S. policies could boost Singapore equities

Experts said investors will likely shift to safe havens like Singapore amidst uncertainty.

5 skills Singaporeans are honing to stay competitive in the AI era

Singaporeans prefer on-the-job training and self-study for skill development.

Singapore push to preserve hawker culture in doubt

Foreigners may be averse to a difficult job in a food business that doesn’t pay well.

Customer service seen as key to telco loyalty, study finds

Five in 10 users will switch providers due to poor customer service.

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.