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Headline inflation eases to 4.1% in July due to private transportation costs

Headline inflation eases to 4.1% in July due to private transportation costs

Meanwhile, core inflation went down 3.8% YoY in July 2023.

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Singapore amongst world’s best 'workcation' cities: IWG

But regional peers Jakarta and Manila ranked higher on the list.

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‘Prime’ time for change: Why the HDB reclassification is long overdue

The long MOP likely won’t deter demand for Plus and Prime units, analysts said.

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From ‘Mature’ to ‘Plus’: Singapore revamps HDB classification

HDB flats will be classified as “Standard”, “Plus”, and “Prime” under the new model.

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New bill balances bargaining power between tenants and landlord in retail leases

A CBRE expert believes the bill will make SG attractive to new entrants in the market.

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Singapore trade declines 20.8% YoY in July

This is following a 19.3% YoY contraction in the previous month.

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Job insecurity reigns as layoffs, new tech fan replacement fears

Male workers are more worried for their job security, ADP Research Institute found.

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Sales of future new launches likely to experience ‘some friction’

Two of the recently launched developments had a take-up rate of 23%.

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3 reasons why Singapore’s growth momentum will improve in 2H23

RHB expects GDP to grow 2.0% in 2023, a higher estimate than the government's.

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Tourism leaders unveil 5 keys to creating sustainable travel options

Seven in 10 Singaporeans want more sustainable travelling, according to Booking.com.

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Why Singaporean investors consider residential property as the safest asset class

One in six ultra-high-net-worth individuals in SG plan to buy a property in 2023.

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Singaporeans unveil home-buying preferences

Despite market uncertainties, 6 in 10 Singaporeans still plan to purchase homes this year.

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Experts unveil 3 factors that will drive up retail sales in 2H23

Economists expect the market’s sales momentum to improve in the remaining months.

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Is SG’s manufacturing sector on the road to recovery?

The Lion City’s PMI rose in July to 49.3.

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Delaying GST hike will ‘store up more problems' for Singapore: DPM Wong

GST will increase to 9% on 1 January 2024.

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Looking within is key to finding the right flex space — experts

Five out of 10 organisations in Singapore are opting for flex leases, says an IWG expert.

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How much are Singaporeans willing to spend on international travel?

Four in 10 said they would even dip into their savings to fund leisure travel this year.

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