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Sustainability and agrifood sectors fuel Singapore startup growth
Sustainability and agrifood sectors fuel Singapore startup growth
The verticals closed 16 and 13 deals, respectively, in 2023.
3 takeaways from the rapid trigger of Zion Road B tender
Experts expect 2-4 bids and a top bid price of $1,150-$1,380 psf ppr.
8 suburban areas to watch for retail investment
These areas have low provision of retail space compared to resident populations.
Are high property costs stunting tech growth in Singapore?
Singapore has the highest average annual asking office rent at US$104 psf.
Export decline not tied to global demand, says expert
Non-oil domestic exports fell 20.7% YoY in March.
InterContinental is saving insurance for a rainy day
NUS Professor Charoenwong discusses the effectiveness and value of a Singaporean hotel’s rain insurance offer.
Industry boosts accounting appeal with new roles, education programmes
There has been a 10% decrease in accounting degree students at universities in Singapore.
Three investment strategies to boost Singapore’s green lead
In 2023, Singapore made US$913m worth of private green investments.
Services sector key to Singapore's 2024 growth
In 1Q24, all services-producing industries recorded YoY expansions.
Are your go-to online marketplaces safe enough?
In 2023, Singapore reported 9,783 e-commerce scam cases.
20 Hottest Startups of 2024
Sustainability-focused startups dominated the list.
Colliers transforms Singapore office into regional powerhouse
The newly revamped office showcases Colliers’ commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
Single bids for Zion and Upper Thomson sites reflect new norm in the residential market
The sites received a bid of $1.11b and $779.56m, respectively.
Days of excess are over, investors warn founders
Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.
Sustainability, biomedical startups draw investors, founder focus
A nine-month study in 2023 showed green tech investments totalling $268.5m (US$201m).
Private downgraders and first-time buyers drive HDB resale price spike
Experts predict a 3%-5% uptick in resale prices.
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