In Focus
Overall resale price hike slows as buyer interest is diverted to BTOs
Overall resale price hike slows as buyer interest is diverted to BTOs
HDB resale prices climbed for the 14th consecutive month.
New immigration policies hamper hiring plans of Australian firms with SG presence
Six in 10 Australian firms say obtaining an employment pass has become more difficult.
Developers to continue to gravitate towards EC GLS tenders: experts
The $543.28m Tampines site bid is a testament to the strong demand for EC sites.
3 factors that can position SG as a global halal hub
In 2022, 9.0% of total consumer spending in SG was on halal products and services.
2-speed system emerges in Asia-Pacific insurance markets
Analysts said that investments have been significantly beneficial to insurers, most especially in Singapore and China.
October BTO exercise: Which project will see the biggest demand?
Experts expect a higher number of applicants for the October BTO exercise.
HDB resale market ‘may come under pressure’ in 4Q23: expert
In 3Q23, resale volume dipped 19.7% MoM and 23.3% YoY.
How APAC brands can improve connections with consumers globally
Experts advise analysing market complexity by considering laws, political risks, and cultural references of the market they want to enter.
Private residential prices to fall until 1Q24: analyst
In 3Q23, prices remained broadly flat, increasing marginally by 0.5% QoQ.
Professional services firms lag in digital sustainability efforts: study
FMCG, transportation, and infrastructure sectors are “digital sustainability sceptics.”
Pearlyn Phau believes in Singaporeans being the boss of their own financial freedom
Singlife’s group CEO touched on Singapore’s complex insurance market as well as its pain points as a society in the digital age.
Startup slashes need for big teams in data app development
Through Dozer, data engineers can instantly build a data serving infrastructure instead of months.
Singapore vs. Hong Kong: Who is winning the digital banking race?
Singapore's heavy digital users have already reached 35% of its retail banking population.
August contraction a ‘blip,’ IP momentum to still improve in 4Q – expert
RHB cited 2 factors for the deeper-than-expected manufacturing output decline in August.
MAS unlikely to change monetary policy in October – experts
There is, however, a 40% chance that it will reduce the slope of the S$NEER band slightly.
Looser monetary policy awaits Singapore in 2024: report
Experts believe inflation will fall further this year.
Why Singapore’s 3G phaseout is a double-edged sword
Singapore will shut down its 3G services by 31 July 2024.
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