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LTA restricts foreign taxis to designated pick-up points

LTA restricts foreign taxis to designated pick-up points

Only Singapore-registered taxis can pick up passengers anywhere under the new rules.

72% of real estate pros get pay rise as median salary hits $158,000

The city-state is leading other major economies, such as the US and UK.

Locals own nearly 90% of SG retail entities as gov't details support schemes

The government is arming them with support like grant to go global.

Singapore captures bulk of Southeast Asia’s fintech funding in 2025

Tracxn attributed this to a shift to more mature platforms, which remained concentrated in the city-state.

Health Information Bill compels providers to share patient data

The new bill is expected to take effect in early 2027.

Cordlife renews cord blood and human tissue banking licences

Conditions were set specifically for its cord blood banking permit.

Keppel REIT hits nearly 77% valid acceptance for preferential offering

Over 180 million units in excess applications were also received.

F&N Treasury issues $125m notes at 2.6% fixed interest

The notes will mature on 20 January 2033 unless redeemed earlier.

Singapore’s manufacturing hits 21.6% of GDP as high-value tech takes lead

The city-state led the region in advanced manufacturing readiness.

Olam ARISE P&L stake sale remains ‘uncertain’ as approvals are pending

The 32.4% stake sale was initially expected to close by the end of last year.

Savills Singapore launches 239-unit Jesselton Courtyard in Penang

The Penang homes feature courtyards and multi-generational layouts.

Singapore port sets 44.66m TEU record as throughput rises 8.6%

Alternative marine volumes climbed to 1.95m tonnes from 1.35m a year earlier, the authority said.

Sim Lian tops Woodlands Drive 17 EC tender at $794 psf ppr record

Parcel could yield about 560 units and sits near Woodlands South MRT and the planned RTS link, agents say.

3 freehold Geylang plots list with $31.0m guide

Six addresses form an L-shaped parcel with dual road frontage; private treaty sale offers vacant possession on completion.

Cost cuts hit 51% of firms as rental, manpower pressures mount

IWG says 54% intend to rely more on co-working networks in 2026 as expenses stay elevated.

Wellness and grocery sectors outpace apparel in spending shift

State-funded SG60 and CDC vouchers are also reshaping the sector.

Banks see STI climbing to 5,000–5,600

MAS committed $5b to its equity programme, with $3.6b already allocated.