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Singapore, U.S. focus on heat resilience in new pact
The parties will also strengthen cooperation in areas like coastal science.
DBS-SMU survey shows mixed inflation views in SG
Four in 10 Singaporeans expect inflation to decline in the next 12 months.
OCBC SME Index: Which sectors excelled and lagged in 1Q24?
Overall, SMEs' performance and health remained in a state of contraction with a 49.7 reading.
SIA Group's cargo business marks significant growth in March
The airline's cargo load factor rose to a monthly high of 60.0% for FY23/24.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.04%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock despite a 1.329% decrease.
Residential sector dominates 1Q24 investment with $1.79B
The sector's investment sales, however, dropped 48.5% QoQ.
Singapore leads in accelerating decarbonization efforts in Southeast Asia: report
The state could expand the list of qualifying projects under its carbon tax regime.
Over 100 domains linked to piracy shut down
Illegal streaming sites raise scam risk by 3.5 times.
March private home sales spike due to new launches
Home sales, excluding ECs, soared by 369.3% MoM.
OCBC’s green car loans surged sixfold as new EV brands pique buyers
Loan demand for used EVs rose 30 times compared to launch, the bank said.
Sabana Reit sets requisitioned EGM on or before 25 May
Part of the agenda is the consideration of proposed resolutions stated in a notice on March 26.
Disinflation trends may prompt MAS slope cut 
UOB experts said MAS may cut monetary policy slope by 50 bps.
Hong Kong to boost green and digital cooperation with Singapore
Singapore is Hong Kong's largest trading partner in SEA.

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Markets & Investing 20 Hottest Startups of 2024
Sustainability-focused startups dominated the list.
Commercial Property Colliers transforms Singapore office into regional powerhouse
The newly revamped office showcases Colliers’ commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
Markets & Investing Days of excess are over, investors warn founders
Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.
Markets & Investing Sustainability, biomedical startups draw investors, founder focus
A nine-month study in 2023 showed green tech investments totalling $268.5m (US$201m).
HR & Education MBA offerings refined amidst downturn in enrollment
Despite adaptation to post pandemic shifts and the elevated value of MBA degrees, enrollees drop 8.3% in 2023.
HR & Education Singapore's plan to raise retirement age sparks debate
Experts see Singapore on track to setting retirement at 65 and re-employment at 70 by 2030.
Transport & Logistics DHL Express rides high on Singapore’s globalisation wave
The deployment of DHL and Singapore Airlines’ fifth US-SG freighter exemplifies the success of solid partnerships.

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Singapore, U.S. focus on heat resilience in new pact
The parties will also strengthen cooperation in areas like coastal science.
DBS-SMU survey shows mixed inflation views in SG
Four in 10 Singaporeans expect inflation to decline in the next 12 months.
OCBC SME Index: Which sectors excelled and lagged in 1Q24?
Overall, SMEs' performance and health remained in a state of contraction with a 49.7 reading.
SIA Group's cargo business marks significant growth in March
The airline's cargo load factor rose to a monthly high of 60.0% for FY23/24.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.04%; Top stock is DBS
DBS is the top stock despite a 1.329% decrease.
Residential sector dominates 1Q24 investment with $1.79B
The sector's investment sales, however, dropped 48.5% QoQ.
Singapore leads in accelerating decarbonization efforts in Southeast Asia: report
The state could expand the list of qualifying projects under its carbon tax regime.
Over 100 domains linked to piracy shut down
Illegal streaming sites raise scam risk by 3.5 times.
March private home sales spike due to new launches
Home sales, excluding ECs, soared by 369.3% MoM.
OCBC’s green car loans surged sixfold as new EV brands pique buyers
Loan demand for used EVs rose 30 times compared to launch, the bank said.
Sabana Reit sets requisitioned EGM on or before 25 May
Part of the agenda is the consideration of proposed resolutions stated in a notice on March 26.
Disinflation trends may prompt MAS slope cut 
UOB experts said MAS may cut monetary policy slope by 50 bps.
Hong Kong to boost green and digital cooperation with Singapore
Singapore is Hong Kong's largest trading partner in SEA.

Exclusives

Markets & Investing 20 Hottest Startups of 2024
Sustainability-focused startups dominated the list.
Commercial Property Colliers transforms Singapore office into regional powerhouse
The newly revamped office showcases Colliers’ commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
Markets & Investing Days of excess are over, investors warn founders
Deal activity in Asia Pacific fell 26.3% YoY in 2023.
Markets & Investing Sustainability, biomedical startups draw investors, founder focus
A nine-month study in 2023 showed green tech investments totalling $268.5m (US$201m).
HR & Education MBA offerings refined amidst downturn in enrollment
Despite adaptation to post pandemic shifts and the elevated value of MBA degrees, enrollees drop 8.3% in 2023.
HR & Education Singapore's plan to raise retirement age sparks debate
Experts see Singapore on track to setting retirement at 65 and re-employment at 70 by 2030.
Transport & Logistics DHL Express rides high on Singapore’s globalisation wave
The deployment of DHL and Singapore Airlines’ fifth US-SG freighter exemplifies the success of solid partnerships.

Join the Singapore Business Review community