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Net take-up for CBD Grade A office space down 471,000 sq ft in Q1

Its vacancy also increased 7.4% amidst rising economic challenges.

CBD Grade A office spaces vacancy rises to 7.4% in Q1

This is the second consecutive quarter that the vacancy rate increased.

DBS imposed with $1.6b additional capital requirements for service disruptions

Total additional regulatory capital has now reached about S$1.6b (US$1.2b).

Landmark receives payment license in Singapore

It began its operations after acquiring the license.

This startup’s clinic software is the first to be fully compatible with HealthierSG

Galen Health is one of the vendors that joined HealthierSG’s SmartCMS Programme.

Hyflux former chief Olivia Lum faces three more charges

Hyflux’s unaudited financial statements in 2017-2018 failed to disclose millions in bank deposits.

Higher ABSD rate hits foreign demand in ‘The Continuum’ sale

PropNex said the increased rate hit investment demand.

Singapore highest globally for total stamp duty on foreigners

The market recently put a 100% increase in the ABSD rate for foreigners.

Singapore has the priciest office fit-out costs in SEA

The Lion City’s fit-out cost for a basic hybrid is $113 (US$86 psf).

OUE Commercial REIT’s NPI up 18% YoY in Q1

Its revenue also grew due to Hilton Singapore Orchard's contributions.

AA REIT posts 5.1% YoY growth for DPU in FY 2023

The distribution per unit (DPU) grew to 9.944 cents.

Singapore and Hong Kong’s talent war intensifies: CBRE

Both markets have put up schemes to woo foreign talent.

Chart of the Day: SG vs HK on R&D spending

Singapore spends 1.9% of its GDP on research and development.

HDB resale volume down 4.3% MoM in April

There were 2,188 HDB resale flats sold in April 2023.