In Focus
Foreign construction firms clinch bulk of plum projects as local players get sidelined
Foreign construction firms clinch bulk of plum projects as local players get sidelined
Domestic firms won only 6 of 22 contracts for the Thomson Line.
Singapore named Asia’s most expensive medical tourism destination: report
It’s the second costliest location worldwide.
Mayday, mayday: Changi Airport flight traffic growth plunges to 6-year low
These figures haven’t been seen since the GFC.
Credit crunch: Retailers' woes intensify as late payments climb in Q2
Blame vanishing tourists and a sales slowdown.
Waiting game: Only 50% of rigs could be delivered as scheduled in 14-15
150-200 days of delay on average since 1Q13.
Desperate measures: Posh condo prices slashed by 20% to buck dismal sales trend
Sales in the CCR surged by 91% in July.
A taste of its own medicine: Singapore banks on pharmaceuticals to boost ailing exports
We're sorry, tech producers.
Skyrocketing rents: Singapore sees steepest office rental growth in Asia for Q2
Rents spiked 4.6% amid vacancy crunch.
Lacklustre manufacturing sector fuels economic growth slump in Q2
Growth moderated to 2.4% from 4.8%.
Deteriorating household net worth could push Singapore into a credit meltdown: UBS
The current environment is "unsustainably benign".
Singapore's largest banks see 19% profit growth in 2Q
Find out the biggest gainer.
So long, old shop: Shophouse prices plunge 23% as stingy retailers exit
A drastic price mismatch is ailing the niche market.
Still going under: HDB resale prices hit 29-month low in July
Resale volume dipped 10.2%.
Playing with fire: Why Singapore's anti-haze pollution law is a game-changer for regional businesses
Erring firms face massive reputational risks.
Find out why it’s still too soon to relax Singapore’s property cooling measures
Prices have to fall by 10% first.
SREITs struggle amid weak sales and declining tourist arrivals in 2H14
But office rents are expected to spike.
The shops are shrinking: Retailers forced to move to smaller shops as rents rise in Q2
Rents inched up 0.6% in Q2.
Commentary
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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