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Retail runs at two speeds as suburban outperforms central
Retail runs at two speeds as suburban outperforms central
Islandwide retail vacancy rose to 7.1% in Q2.
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This may be a lost opportunity for other players.
Companies limit trade credit as bad debts rise
Bad debts surged to an average of 6% of B2B invoices.
Singapore seen as ‘safe haven’ despite global trade risks
NODX forecast raised as strong exports offset tariff headwinds.
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WWL said that it is 56 times more impactful than stress management programmes.
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On the other hand, only 9% of occupations are considered at risk of displacement.
Resilient industrial sector expected throughout 2025
Leasing activity even surged in Q2.
Shophouse outlook softens amid investor pushback on valuations
Sales for 2025 are projected to hit between S$700m and S$800m.
Singapore's small-mid caps bound for growth
MAS’s EQDP is expected to attract capital beyond $5b investment.
Singapore’s luxury home market remains strong in H1
131 luxury non-landed homes were sold in H1 2025, 33.7% higher than in H2 2024.
Automation stalls hiring at top banks
Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.
MAS likely to retain policy settings in October
A move to a zero percent appreciation stance could be triggered if growth deteriorates.
Decline in mortgagee sales slows auction listings in Q2
A decline in interest rates also has a role in this trend.
Stamp duty rule change may deter some property investors
The four-year holding period and higher tax rates are meant to curb speculation.
Global trade risks dampens industrial property demand
Singapore’s industrial rents are up, and occupancy has dipped.
Core inflation forecast revised down on muted price pressures
Analysts expect core inflation to fall between 0.6%–0.9% for 2025.
MAS likely to ease monetary policy amidst GDP slowdown
Currency overvaluation and persistent external risks were also cited as factors.
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