In Focus
Indexed life plans rise as Singapore heirs shun family firms
Indexed life plans rise as Singapore heirs shun family firms
They offer stability and in-depth estate planning solutions.
Softer inflation clears path for policy focus on growth
Headline and core inflation fell to 0.6% and 0.5%, respectively.
What to expect as telecoms consolidate
Experts see varied price movements.
Singapore dollar emerging as safe haven for US dollar diversification
It is considered one of the safest and stable currencies in Asia.
Singapore tightens patent rules to boost innovation clarity
With fewer free claims, patents are likely to be shorter and easier to interpret.
Faster corporate closure process may aid restructuring
It will benefit multinational companies reorganising for commercial or tax reasons.
Singapore charts new course at National Day Rally 2025
The government has emphasised key focus areas in four sectors.
Singapore cross-border ride-hailing ban gets backing
Licensed taxis may be enough to meet the demand.
Luxury, wellness brands drive demand for Singapore’s shophouses
These buildings let tenants tell their stories in ways conventional buildings can’t.
Digital apps lead remittance preferences
About 70% use digital apps to send remittances.
Retail runs at two speeds as suburban outperforms central
Islandwide retail vacancy rose to 7.1% in Q2.
How will M1 acquisition affect telco market
This may be a lost opportunity for other players.
Companies limit trade credit as bad debts rise
Bad debts surged to an average of 6% of B2B invoices.
Singapore seen as ‘safe haven’ despite global trade risks
NODX forecast raised as strong exports offset tariff headwinds.
Leader wellbeing drives better decisions and safer workplaces: study
WWL said that it is 56 times more impactful than stress management programmes.
Which sectors will benefit the most from AI?
On the other hand, only 9% of occupations are considered at risk of displacement.
Resilient industrial sector expected throughout 2025
Leasing activity even surged in Q2.
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