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Singapore private home prices rise 3 to 4% in 2026 on lower rates

On the demand side, PropNex said easing financing costs should continue to provide support. 

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.17%; Top stock is CityDev

CityDev is the top stock with a 1.90% increase.

Grade fixation creates workforce maturity gap

More graduates question whether top grades truly translate into job readiness.

Low psychological safety threatens workplace performance

Most employees are afraid to discuss mental health.

Solar expansion strains grid with midday oversupply

A fast-growing solar fleet is exposing grid limits as midday oversupply intensifies.

Singapore-led medtech initiative brings artificial-heart device to Indonesia

The device targets Indonesia’s heart-failure gap with a smaller, lighter design backed by Singapore.

Singapore’s tighter rules push Chinese wealth overseas

Compliance checks raise friction as investors explore multi-market strategies.

LTA launches webpage providing real-time MRT, LRT updates

Commuters to benefit from improved rail information tool.

Sasseur REIT manager names Jia Yali as CFO

Jia is a former financial controller at Sasseur Asset Management. 

SIA, Scoot carry 3.5 million passengers as of November

The group’s cargo carriage also increased by 12.4% compared to the last year.

Lendlease Finance accepts $24.8m in SGX-listed notes tender

The accepted tenders represent 9.67% of outstanding notes.

LTA awards contracts for 660 electric buses

By end-2026, these are expected to replace diesel buses for passenger service.

Hotels to see 3.7% supply increase in next two years: report

The upcoming supply includes 1,000 rooms from the Liang Court and 700 rooms from Resorts World.

CSE Global secures $160.71m of LNG electrification contracts in US

The contracts cover power distribution and control systems work.

Singapore new private home sales slump in November on launch shortage: analysts

Looking ahead, PropNex, Realion, and Knight Frank expect December 2025 sales to remain subdued.

CPF interest rates stay unchanged for January to March 2026

Separately, the Basic Healthcare Sum (BHS) for 2026 will be set at $79,000.