News
iMotorbike closes Series A funding round at $13.5m
iMotorbike closes Series A funding round at $13.5m
The company said it will be used to expand iMotorbike’s presence in Malaysia.
ComfortDelGro, RATP Dev to bid for Copenhagen Metro operations
The tender will be issued later this year.
Mapletree Logistics Trust DPU down 11.1% to $0.02003 in Q3
Revenue for the quarter also declined by 0.9% YoY.
More than half of S’poreans rely on social media for financial advice
Half believe social media has improved their financial knowledge.
Abrdn loses AEM's substantial shareholder status after share disposal
The transaction brought its stake in AEM down to 4.818%.
GuocoLand-led JV wins tender for Tengah Garden Avenue for $675m
The site can yield up to 860 residential units.
SingPost appoints ex-Australia business exec as new group CFO
The appointment follows the dismissal of three executives over mishandled whistleblower reports.
Singapore’s NODX to grow 2% in 2025: analyst
This forecast aligns with the global trade recovery, with expectations of 1% to 3% growth.
Investment sales jump by over 35% to $26.61b in 2024: Savills
This growth was observed across all asset classes, with increases ranging from 12.1% to 133.1%
Nearly one in four Singapore workers seek higher earnings in 2025: survey
25% of employees said that achieving a competitive salary will be a challenge in the coming year.
Singapore construction costs to rise by 5-6% in FY 2026: JLL
It expects corporate interior fit-out costs to rise by 3-4% between June 2024 and December 2025.
Chart of the Day: HDB rental prices rise 0.4% MoM in December 2024
Monthly rental prices were the highest in Bukit Merah.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.3%; Top stock is Frasers Cpt Tr
Frasers Cpt Tr is the top stock with a 1.42% increase.
How Singapore is securing steady construction growth
Government initiatives, technology, and global partnerships fuel Singapore's construction surge.
Nearly 2 in 3 businesses plan to increase more investments in 2025
The top investment focus is on sustainability, AI, and supply chain.
DBS, OCBC slated for Q4 net profit growth
Wealth management contribution will be higher than 2023 but lower from Q3.
ComfortDelGro partners with Inchcape+ to expand charging infrastructure
Inchcape+ also opened a BYD Commercial Mobility Hub.
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.