News
Core CBD Premium, Grade A office rents grow by 0.5% QoQ
The vacancy rate for these offices increased to 2.9%.
Private houses' price index climbs by 3.2% to 194.6 in 1Q2023
But sale transaction volume fell by 38%.
Free Singapore Tour returns after 3-year hiatus
Participants can book the tour in advance through the Changi Airport website.
SIA Engineering appoints new CEO
Chin Yau Seng will take on the role as he steps down as SIA Senior VP for Cargo.
Singapore, US to study feasibility of regional energy connectivity
The feasibility study will be conducted in two phases.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.68%; Genting Singapore is top gainer
Genting Singapore posted 4.46% gains on the index.
CEOs in Singapore turn to deals for competitive advantage: report
This includes mergers and acquisitions, divestments, and joint ventures amongst others.
Chart of the Day: 63% SMEs are expecting their earnings to rise
More than half of businesses are reporting positive cash flow.
SG, China conclude talks on enhanced free trade agreement
The enhancements will create a conducive environment for businesses.
HDB resale market sees slowest quarterly growth since 2020
It grew by 0.9% in the first quarter of the year.
More than 900,000 HDB households to get GSTV U-save vouchers, S&CC rebates
The payout will start in April 2023.
CapitaLand Investment to buy six multifamily assets in Japan
The transaction was valued at S$141.4m.
Sembmarine files notice of three consecutive years of losses
The company’s latest 6-month average daily market capitalisation stood at S$4.77b.
Further money policy tightening may be unlikely due to banking sector turmoil
The central bank’s tightening is still unchanged amidst economic risks.
Chart of the Day: Gen Zs optimistic but cautious about crypto
More than two in 10 said they want to take a wait-and-see approach.
Singapore hotels average room rate surges 48% in February
The occupancy rate was undaunted, increasing by 13.26 percentage points from January.
Commentary
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
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?
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