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Residential market sales exceed launches as supply drops 30% in Q1
Residential market sales exceed launches as supply drops 30% in Q1
Developers cut new launches whilst buyers absorb more units than are released in the quarter.
Failed M1 deal leaves telcos trapped in price war
Analysts see renewed StarHub opportunity after sale collapse
Local workers beat global peers in AI use despite corporate lag
Singapore trails the UAE but beats out Norway, Ireland, and France.
More Singapore firms deploy autonomous AI than global peers
Higher share of firms use multi-step and self-optimising systems compared with global average.
Singapore amongst top five APAC largest real estate investment market
Transactions reached $23.93b over the 12 months to March 2026.
Data centres hit 95% occupancy as power grid freezes supply
CBRE report finds state planning rules confine all future infrastructure builds to Jurong Island.
How are Singaporeans responding to the Middle East conflict?
YouGov survey shows shift toward savings, promotions, and reduced discretionary spending.
Singapore leads AI finance race but scale constraints put its advantage at risk
It is closest to sustained alignment between AI capability and institutional trust at scale.
Retail vacancy holds at 6.3% as tight supply masks softening leasing demand
Prime malls continue to attract tenants whilst secondary locations struggle.
Singaporeans hit hard by war-driven cost hikes
Survey finds widespread impact on daily expenses including food, transport and dining.
Telco outlook clouded amidst Simba–M1 deal suspension
Higher regulatory and operating costs may limit ultra-low prices over time.
Singapore advances climate efforts as Southeast Asia green economy faces realisation gap
Grid delays, cancelled projects, and weak infrastructure are slowing regional green energy progress.
US-Israel-Iran conflict bruises 92% of Singaporeans: poll
Most respondents report at least some impact from ongoing conflict.
Why Singapore's tech boom masks a widening non-electronics slump
UOB warns a 'K-shaped' trend will persist as chips dominate and energy costs drag other sectors.
Singapore retail investors dump AI tech for gold
Within commodity portfolios, gold reigns supreme at 79% ownership, followed by silver (36%) and oil (24%).
Recession fears double to 39% as consumer confidence collapses
YouGov tracks an uninterrupted slide in sentiment, with growth optimism cratering to just 15%.
Business confidence hits 3-year low linked to US-Iran conflict
Overall business outlook for 2026 is 10 percentage points below 2025 levels.
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