In Focus
Banks leave more jobs unfilled as hiring slows
Banks leave more jobs unfilled as hiring slows
For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.
Revised M&A rules may boost deal values
Deals will soon be driven by economics and speed rather than personal ties.
Banks embrace wealthtech as $2.95t domestic pool grows
Majority of investors accessed wealth management services through digital channels.
Hiring sentiment steady for Q3 2025
Over 2 in 5 companies have plans to hire whilst nearly 1 in 5 will cut jobs.
Relaxed rules could spur cross-listing on SGX
There may be greater interest from Chinese companies.
Cutesy toys need to imprint on humans to be effective
The emotional connection must create loyalty that outlasts the campaign itself.
Building owners told to phase retrofits over 3 years
Chiller replacements and system upgrades cost $150,000 to over $2m.
How SIA, DBS became top ranked brands for customer experience
Rewarding loyalty and improving workforce collaboration lifted up their CX.
Relaxed height rules could spur property boom near Changi
Private apartments from the 1990s could end up being ripe for collective sale.
Telcos poised for flat earnings in Q2
The sector is projected to remain steady.
Singapore GDP growth slows but expected liquidity measures may offer tailwinds
Economists expect MAS to ease monetary policy.
Pubs lure Gen Z with nonalcoholic drinks
Only a quarter of male Singaporeans aged 25-34 drink regularly.
S-REITs shift to cash-backed yields, eye 5.5% in FY 2025
It aims to minimise dilution and align distributions with recurring cash earnings.
Is school proximity a driver of home price growth?
Tengah may show how school proximity affects long-term property values, says DBS.
How to improve building energy efficiency
There are six steps to take to enhance energy-saving efforts.
Singapore is a focal site in SEA regional M&A: report
It generates half of the region’s aggregate deal value.
Economy to grow 1.7% to 2% in 2025: analysts
Exports could drop as much as 4.3%, according to RHB.
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