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Residential property sees higher prices, sales in Q3
Residential property sees higher prices, sales in Q3
Price index increased by 0.9% compared to the previous quarters, and take-up rose by over 100%.
Investors eye Singapore shophouses amidst easing rates, property policy shift
Cuts to U.S. rates and new local stamp duty rules drive renewed shophouse demand.
Manufacturing hits brakes for 2025
Blame it on geopolitical tensions and tariffs.
Condo resale prices dip in September
About 1,109 units were resold in September, up 1.6% from August.
Investors told to convert existing buildings as co-living demand rises
This could ease high fit-out and construction costs.
Which jobs do Singaporeans stick with, even when they switch employers?
Singapore's labour market remains tight, with the unemployment rate at 2%.
What’s driving Singapore’s strong IPO performance in Q3?
It was boosted by two large REIT listings.
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
What makes Singapore attractive for family offices in Asia
The city-state logged a tenfold increase in its SFO by end-2024.
Electronics boom powers Singapore’s September export surprise: analysts
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 6.9% YoY in September.
Banks raise Singapore's GDP forecast amidst strong data
The city-state’s GDP grew 2.9% year on year in the third quarter of 2025, exceeding the 2.0% forecast.
Woodlands Drive 17 EC site to draw 3–6 bidders
Pricing will likely reference the adjacent EC plot awarded in August 2025.
S-REITs a good defensive play on renewed US-China tensions
They have stable cash flows and will benefit from upcoming rate cuts.
Economy undergoing 'structural' change, not slowdown: analyst
eToro’s Zavier Wong says services strength highlights the economy’s pivot from trade reliance.
Economy expands 2.9% in Q3 as services anchor growth
Growth eased from 4.5% as manufacturing stalled and services held firm.
Over 1 in 2 Singaporeans spend $5,000 annually on out-of-pocket business costs
Long waits for reimbursements are one key issue employees face, said Airwallex.
Job insecurity, cyber risks expose weak spots in remittance sector
Stronger coordination between regulators, insurers, and payment providers is essential.
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