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MAS cracks down on influencers promoting financial products
MAS cracks down on influencers promoting financial products
Seemingly educational content or advice can cross into regulated territory.
Hotel sector heads into 2026 on firmer footing as tourism recovers: reports
For 2026, analysts expect moderate RevPAR growth, noting that ARR has likely peaked.
Prime retail rents at Tier 1 malls to climb 1.5-2.5% in 2026
It will be faster than the 1% to 2% expected in other city areas during the same year.
Monday Wrap: IP reforms, CIMB’s SME-focused founders card, and softer 2026 growth outlook
The nation's economic growth is expected to moderate in 2026.
Companies face higher costs as halal certification moves online
The digital shift closes any room for fraudulent or ambiguous halal claims.
Nearly 7 in 10 fintech firms proritise adaptability, agility when hiring
69.2% are highly prioritising adaptability and only 7.7% consider qualifications.
Hotels brace for ‘softer’ year-end as operators cut growth expectations: reports
Only 38% of operators expect revenue growth in 2025.
More scams drive complaints to highest level in 20 years
Fraud and scam-related disputes account for nearly half of all claims.
Fintech firms plan to boost hiring in technical, commercial roles
As they plan to improve in areas of engineering and marketing.
MOH scraps full-deductible IP riders from 2026
This is amidst low employer healthcare spending and a growing insurance market.
CIMB's new credit card targets small-business owners
It offers 114 days interest-free period for working capital loans.
1 in 3 employees considers job change within a year
They prefer opportunities with better salaries and recognition.
Driverless dreams: Singapore faces long robotaxi wait
Public trust, regulation, and technical limits remain major barriers.
Inflation seen rising to 1.5% in 2026, say analysts
The imposition of sustainable aviation fuel is one of the policies that will fuel price movement.
Business park vacancy holds at 23% in Q3
It was driven by stronger take-up in the East Planning Region.
Here’s why economists expect 2026 growth to soften despite a strong 2025
Analysts warn 2026 may ease as trade risks emerge after a strong, AI-driven 2025.
StarHub, Mediacorp to merge platforms and simplify TV viewing
Customers have sent clear signals that navigation needs to be simpler.
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