Staff Reporter

COTD: Singapore startup funding jumps 46.72% MoM in March

Early-stage startups (94.3%) held the largest share of funding.

What businesses need to know about selling cosmetics in Singapore

Non-compliance with HSA regulations can result in penalties.

Upper Serangoon site up for sale

It has a guide price of $260m.

Ransomware attack exposes customer data at DBS, Bank of China Singapore

About 8,200 DBS customer statements were potentially compromised.

Asian markets hit hard as US-China tariff standoff escalates

Analyst calls it one of the worst rout in years.

Strong fiscal strength gives SG edge amidst trade tensions: report

Projects like the Jurong-Southern Economic Zone are expected to strengthen Singapore’s appeal in global supply chain realignments.

CBD office rents hold steady in Q1 despite vacancy rise

Core CBD Premium and Grade A office rents slipped by 0.1% QoQ to $11.67 per square foot

Private home prices inch up in Q1 amidst new launches

Despite firm price growth, overall private home sales (excluding ECs) fell by 11.2% QoQ to 6,085 units.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 7.46%

Seatrium Limited had the biggest drop with a 14.43% decrease.

Retail outlook clouded by uncertainties in 2025

Growth may decelerate in the second half due to rising trade tensions.

STI plunges more than 8% after U.S. tariffs rattle markets

It fell by 8.06% an hour before its close on 7 April.

MOM outlines three shifts to future-proof Singapore’s workforce

Initiatives include empowering workers, promoting flexible work, and boosting tripartism.

HDB resale deals dip in March as buyers turn to private market and new launches

Sellers are also cautious about raising prices amidst softer demand.