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Funding in Singapore reaches $491.1m in December
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.
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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.
Asian CPFIS funds post double-digit gains in Q3
It grew to 12.11% in SGD for MSCI AC ex Japan in end-Q3 2025.
Restaurants face pressure as SG60 vouchers shift spending: analysts
At-home dining and fast food see moderate growth.
How will upcoming BTO supply affect HDB resale market next year?
Upcoming BTO supply and price resistance will keep HDB resale prices in check.
Fintech firms to expand hiring of specialists, managers in 2026
They demand talent with expertise in risk and managers that form scaling teams.
Office demand outpaces new CBD supply: reports
Only Shaw Tower is scheduled for major Grade A office completion in the CBD next year.
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