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Companies limit trade credit as bad debts rise

Companies limit trade credit as bad debts rise

Bad debts surged to an average of 6% of B2B invoices.

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Singapore seen as ‘safe haven’ despite global trade risks

NODX forecast raised as strong exports offset tariff headwinds.

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Leader wellbeing drives better decisions and safer workplaces: study

WWL said that it is 56 times more impactful than stress management programmes.

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Which sectors will benefit the most from AI?

On the other hand, only 9% of occupations are considered at risk of displacement.

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Resilient industrial sector expected throughout 2025

Leasing activity even surged in Q2.

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Shophouse outlook softens amid investor pushback on valuations

Sales for 2025 are projected to hit between S$700m and S$800m.

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Singapore's small-mid caps bound for growth

MAS’s EQDP is expected to attract capital beyond $5b investment.

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Singapore’s luxury home market remains strong in H1

131 luxury non-landed homes were sold in H1 2025, 33.7% higher than in H2 2024.

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Automation stalls hiring at top banks

Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.

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MAS likely to retain policy settings in October

A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.

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Decline in mortgagee sales slows auction listings in Q2

A decline in interest rates also has a role in this trend.

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Stamp duty rule change may deter some property investors

The four-year holding period and higher tax rates are meant to curb speculation.

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Global trade risks dampens industrial property demand

Singapore’s industrial rents are up, and occupancy has dipped.

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Core inflation forecast revised down on muted price pressures

Analysts expect core inflation to fall between 0.6%–0.9% for 2025.

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MAS likely to ease monetary policy amidst GDP slowdown

Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.

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Two major banks expect lower earnings and margins in Q2

Meanwhile, fee income is expected to grow for both DBS and OCBC, thanks to wealth management.

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Investors flock to Singapore despite trade uncertainty

They are actively seeking logistics and multi-user industrial assets.

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