News
Chinese New Year effect boosts retail sales by 8.6% in February
Chinese New Year effect boosts retail sales by 8.6% in February
The total retail sales value hit $3.7b.
iflix shuts down Singapore digital team
It said an office in Singapore didn't make "long term sense" as the rest of its operations are in Kuala Lumpur.
Rental volume of HDB flats jumped 45.3% in March
Private condos rental volume also jumped 28.3% as market activity picked up in response to seasonal effects.
Here's why Singapore can't be the best country in attracting talent
Switzerland continues to be the talent hotspot in the world.
Nearly 7 in 10 consumers embrace digital banking
Almost half believe non-banks provide better assistance than traditional banks.
Grab's US$2.5b funding smashes Singapore venture capital record in Q1
It led the 23 deals in Singapore that raised US$2.68b.
Singapore Press Holdings Q2 profit crashed 24.9% to $40.19m
It continued to face challenges in digital as media revenue fell 7.4% to $155.59m.
Chart of the Day: Properties sold en bloc since 2017 expected to yield 20,000 redeveloped units
Analysts warn of a supply surge in 2021.
Daily Briefing: Temasek eyes stake in China's HNA; 3 in 5 unemployed workers are women
And here's why HDB leases near expiry can only be saved by a bailout of a "wall" of cash.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.39%
Investors are urged to take caution today.
Lion City Rentals drivers slam Grab takeover
Sluggish response from the rental service has prompted some drivers to terminate their contracts early.
ST Aerospace bagged contracts worth $510m in Q1
The contracts covered services ranging from heavy maintenance to engine wash.
SIA inks media maintenance agreement with Thales
The deal will cover line maintenance, software and media content loading.
Circles.Life quietly eats up the telco market
Analysts think this helped M1’s mobile revenue growth to recover after a 3-year decline.
Law firms' real estate costs per worker hits $39,982
It is the third lowest amongst eight Asian cities Colliers International surveyed.
SGX eyes NSE collaboration in Gujarat
It will also list new India equity derivative products in June.
Chart of the Day: Banks' nonperforming loan exposures are higher outside Singapore
In Indonesia alone, UOB and OCBC have 4.9% and 3.7% NPL exposure.
Commentary
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?
Singapore’s SMEs are embracing AI, cybersecurity must keep up.
Game theory in the Gulf: Why Singapore should watch the Middle East carefully
When AI becomes the front door: How marketing in Singapore will really change in 2026
Singapore’s AI upskilling push is bold. Now employers must close the loop.