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3 trends shaping Singapore’s influencer marketing in 2024
Brands are investing more in nano-influencers for its high engagement and authenticity.
Singaporeans can’t afford testing for dementia
Over 1 in 3 indicated fear as a reason for not getting tested.
Singapore employers set to boost hiring in Q4
Hiring demand is highest in the finance and real estate sectors.
Expert warns of constrained retail growth as tourism receipts normalise
Retail sales remained weak in July, with a modest 1.0% YoY rise.
New LTV limit could slow sales of top-end HDB resale flats
The government reduced the LVT limit for HDB housing to 75%.
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.
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.
Land charge revisions reveal property market weaknesses, expert says
The government revised the LBC rates for four use groups.
6 in 10 Singaporeans say seller location will matter less by 2030
The shift reflects Singapore's expectation of a more borderless retail future.
Gen AI courses in high demand as Singapore enrollments soar 815%
Introduction to AI is amongst top courses sought by Singaporeans.
Grocery shoppers turn to house brands as food prices rise
Nine in 10 shoppers have bought house brands in the last 12 months.
SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics
It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.
Over half of S’pore companies not reporting Scope 3 emissions
This is expected to improve as exchanges make reporting mandatory.
F&B profits “erode” as customer pool stagnates
The number of new F&B establishments was unmatched by the growth of tourists and locals.
Where are the wealthy spending more?
A recent report shows that 68% of the affluent in Singapore and Hong Kong plan to spend more.
Which REITs will benefit most from rate cuts?
Experts expect two 25bps cuts in 2024.
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