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Singapore housing demand seen holding firm despite SSD hike

Singapore housing demand seen holding firm despite SSD hike

The bank expects the revised Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) to have only a moderate cooling effect in the near term.

Singapore retail sales rise 1.4% in May with vehicle boost

Whilst this marked an improvement from April’s modest 0.2% growth, driven by the motor vehicle segment.

Singapore F&B sales hit $1.0b in May with steady demand

This marked a 1.4% increase compared to a year ago, with online orders making up more than a quarter of all F&B transactions.

Singapore companies adopt AI widely with limited oversight: report

Only 53% of Singapore leaders reported having moderate to strong safeguards to protect AI systems from risks.

Q&M Dental prices $130m notes due 2028 at 3.95%

Proceeds will go toward acquisitions, investments, and business needs. 

Tokenisation of bank assets could boost liquidity and risk management in FX

But the industry must address the potential fragmentation of the liquidity pool.

Startup funding dips 4.29% MoM in June

Startups raised $254m in June, down from $265m in May.

Singapore, UK deepen joint efforts on asset tokenisation

It aims to drive greater adoption of tokenised assets in both markets.

Demand shifts away from the resale market amidst anticipated launches

5,500 BTO flats are expected to be rolled out across various towns.

Neil Road shophouses up for sale

The four-story property spans approximately 11,441 square feet.

Thakral-backed GemLife posts strong 4.1% gain in ASX debut

The company’s first day trading volume stood at 9.12 million.

COTD: GCB prices highly volatile amidst thin trading in H1

On a half-yearly basis, the average unit price stood at $2,242 per square foot.

Alibaba Cloud marks 10 years in SG with AI and infra boost

The company launched its first AI Global Competency Centre in Singapore.