In Focus
SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction
SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction
Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.
Singapore companies target India growth via Bengaluru
India’s tech capital is home to a thriving startup ecosystem.
GCB unit prices average $2,139 psf in H2
Unit prices averaged $2,139 psf during the period, compared with $2,148 psf the period before.
Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore
Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.
Burger chains flock to Singapore amidst booming fast-food market
It has become a natural testing ground for global brands seeking to expand to Asia.
Funding in Singapore reaches $491.1m in December
Late-stage rounds accounted for 73.4% of funding during the month.
Cross-border work fuels legal hiring in Singapore
Dispute resolution and M&As are key areas of demand.
Landed homes lift private residential prices in Q4: analysts
Looking ahead, consultancies broadly expect price growth to moderate but remain positive in 2026.
Prestige $10m–$15m homes made up 72.3% of H2 deals
However, higher-priced prestige landed homes increased, with 27.7% of deals priced above $15m.
Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
We’re taking the time off and will be back on 5 January 2026.
Singapore’s equity revival gains pace with more IPOs expected
Family offices and institutional investors are showing “renewed” interest.
Exports to remain steady in 2026 but volatile factors threatens growth
Full-year 2026 NODX is projected at 3% following ean stimated 4% growth in 2025.
Singapore plans long-term LNG supply deals
Contracts from the US and Qatar will support the nation’s RE shift.
Residential makes up 45% of investment sales
The sector accounted for $10.82b as of December 2025, PropNex Research said.
Which factors will influence Singapore residential leasing in 2026?
Leasing is expected to remain largely flat this year.
Singapore is APAC's most attractive startup market
World-class broadband speeds, high levels of AI readiness, and highly educated workforce lifted its rank.
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