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Singaporeans can’t afford testing for dementia

Singaporeans can’t afford testing for dementia

Over 1 in 3 indicated fear as a reason for not getting tested.

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Singapore employers set to boost hiring in Q4

Hiring demand is highest in the finance and real estate sectors.

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Expert warns of constrained retail growth as tourism receipts normalise

Retail sales remained weak in July, with a modest 1.0% YoY rise.

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New LTV limit could slow sales of top-end HDB resale flats

The government reduced the LVT limit for HDB housing to 75%.

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Singapore needs better workspaces to make burnt out citizens happy

The city-state requires more than a well-stocked pantry to deal with extreme exhaustion.

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HDB resale portal unlikely to cut out property agents

The listing service replaces just a small part of the many things a realty adviser can do.

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Land charge revisions reveal property market weaknesses, expert says

The government revised the LBC rates for four use groups.

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6 in 10 Singaporeans say seller location will matter less by 2030

The shift reflects Singapore's expectation of a more borderless retail future.

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Gen AI courses in high demand as Singapore enrollments soar 815%

Introduction to AI is amongst top courses sought by Singaporeans.

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Grocery shoppers turn to house brands as food prices rise

Nine in 10 shoppers have bought house brands in the last 12 months.

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SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics

It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.

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Over half of S’pore companies not reporting Scope 3 emissions

This is expected to improve as exchanges make reporting mandatory.

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F&B profits “erode” as customer pool stagnates

The number of new F&B establishments was unmatched by the growth of tourists and locals.

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Where are the wealthy spending more?

A recent report shows that 68% of the affluent in Singapore and Hong Kong plan to spend more.

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Which REITs will benefit most from rate cuts?

Experts expect two 25bps cuts in 2024.

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New HDB cooling measures may fail to curb price rises, expert warns

Amongst measures is the lowering of the LTV ratio for HDB loans to 75%.

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5 challenges threaten Singapore workers’ willingness to engage in business travel

Seven in 10 workers consider business travel essential for career advancement.

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