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Singapore housing demand seen holding firm despite SSD hike

The bank expects the revised Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) to have only a moderate cooling effect in the near term.

A*STAR and Siemens sign MOU for ASEAN smart manufacturing

The partnership aims to help companies improve resilience, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

Singapore retail outlook dims as demand momentum fades: analysts

Both banks highlight that underlying retail activity remains weak.

Singapore CEOs struggle to scale AI despite big spending: report

Singapore leaders are more likely than their global peers to focus on ROI when prioritising AI use cases (80% vs. 65%)

RHB upgrades FY25–27 outlook for DFI and Sheng Siong

These results reinforce RHB’s OVERWEIGHT rating on the sector, with analysts pointing to its defensive positioning.

Singapore retail sales rise 1.4% in May with vehicle boost

Whilst this marked an improvement from April’s modest 0.2% growth, driven by the motor vehicle segment.

Singapore F&B sales hit $1.0b in May with steady demand

This marked a 1.4% increase compared to a year ago, with online orders making up more than a quarter of all F&B transactions.

Singapore companies adopt AI widely with limited oversight: report

Only 53% of Singapore leaders reported having moderate to strong safeguards to protect AI systems from risks.

Tokenisation of bank assets could boost liquidity and risk management in FX

But the industry must address the potential fragmentation of the liquidity pool.

Startup funding dips 4.29% MoM in June

Startups raised $254m in June, down from $265m in May.

Singapore, UK deepen joint efforts on asset tokenisation

It aims to drive greater adoption of tokenised assets in both markets.

Demand shifts away from the resale market amidst anticipated launches

5,500 BTO flats are expected to be rolled out across various towns.