In Focus

Residential property market walks a tightrope amidst buyer caution, resilient upgrader demand

Analysts are mixed as tariffs stir caution, but HDB upgraders keep demand steady.

Singapore imports software talent, exports accountants abroad

There’s a developing talent crunch in the accounting space as interest in the profession wanes.

Chuan Grove GLS plot offers strong rental potential for investors

The plot is expected to yield approximately 505 residential units.

US levies on Chinese vessels may cause shipping delays

Redeploying vessels to US trade routes based on shipbuilding origin would be inefficient.

Johor-Singapore ecozone needs stable marketplace for energy credits

This is expected to drive investment in cross-border electricity trade.

FMGC SMEs face ESG risks from overseas suppliers: study

They may not have the same social and environmental protections.

Global trade war may spur prime property deals

It presents an opportunity to get these assets at a discount.

Climate adaptation market projected to quadruple by 2050: GIC

Investment opportunities across public and private debt and equity are also expected to surge.

Informed clients key to unlocking retail access to private funds

They need to understand the risks, not just the allure, of these funds.

Property market resilience hinges on tariff-driven job and cost pressures

Opportunities remain in CCR private homes, the private resale market, and the landed segment, analysts said.

How engaged are employees in Singapore?

Singapore holds the highest share of remote workers worldwide.

Singapore’s pharma, chip sectors at risk from trade wars

US firms importing from Singapore face nearly $1.6b in added costs from 10% base tariffs.

Softer NODX expected in 2025

Trade tensions are causing uncertainty.

Can Lady Gaga match the ‘Taylor Swift effect’?

Singapore is Mother Monster’s only Asian stop in her ‘Mayhem Ball’ world tour.