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Around 4 in 5 SG shoppers are willing to pay more for product quality, authenticity
Around 4 in 5 SG shoppers are willing to pay more for product quality, authenticity
Quality, product and shipping costs, customer reviews and authenticity are the top purchase considerations.
1.5 million Singaporeans to receive up to $700 from GSTV-Cash
Eligible citizens can get up to $300 more compared to 2022.
NSW outer metropolitan bus tender awarded to ComfortDelGro
The contract was worth A$200m ($180m)
Singapore’s mediation programme will benefit ASEAN firms with tech disputes
The pilot for the programme ends on 31 December 2023.
Analyst advises investors to tap into private markets for corporate growth
DBS also found further upside for gold investment.
CBD Grade A vacancy rates to hit 5.6% in 2023
Cushman & Wakefield said net supply will outpace net demand this year.
10 trends shaping the way Singaporeans consume food
Interest in healthy diets and alternative proteins has increased amongst Singaporeans.
The best is yet to come for SG's hospitality market: C&W
In April, Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) reached a historical high of $212 per night.
Sales of prestige landed homes rise 33.2% HoH in 1H23
There were 57 deals in the first half of the year.
Private residential prices to 'trade sideways' for the next 1-2 quarters
Prices dropped for the first time in three years in 1Q23, falling 0.4% QoQ.
Remote work is still popular amongst job hunters in May
Interest in remote work is still elevated with 3.5% of searches.
Stock market booked net institutional outflows of $2.66b in H1
The net institutional outflows were led by Financial Services and REITs.
New requirements published for DPT service providers
It will mitigate the risk of loss or misuse of customers’ assets.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.06%; Singapore Airlines is most active stock
Singapore Airlines was at 2.52% up.
Demand for life science sustains as supply remains tight
Vacancy rates at Bipolis is at 4% in Q2 2023.
Suburban prime retail market seen to rise by 1.5%-3.5%
This is due to hybrid work and consumers’ patronage of essential services.
Private residential prices may be at 2% - 5% YoY
This despite the constant implementation of cooling measures.
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