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Singapore logs 95% share in SEA tech funding in Q1 2025
Singapore logs 95% share in SEA tech funding in Q1 2025
Singapore contributed $865m to the total funding of $909m during the period.
1 day ago
CIOs prioritise digital infrastructure for sustainability goals
Nearly 99% of CIOs say they have intelligent digital infrastructure in place.
4 days ago
Singapore sees 6.04% rise in employee wellbeing: report
It ranked second in employee wellbeing across 21 markets globally.
5 days ago
COTD: Singapore startup funding sinks 91.87% MoM in February
Early-stage startups (58.3%) took the largest share of funding.
6 days ago
Singapore maintains tariffs on US goods in 2025: report
However, Singapore is vulnerable to a potential 25% US tariff on pharmaceuticals.
RTPs gain traction in Singapore as merchants refine payment strategies
This payment method offers lower transaction costs.
Office professionals take top spot in real estate earnings
They earn an average of $327,000 annually.
What pushes real estate salaries higher?
Real estate professionals earn higher salaries after promotions or job changes.
Singapore cap rates remained stable in Q4
Interest and inflation rates declined during the period.
Singapore ranks fourth in global cross-border investment in 2024
The total investments reached $6.7b.
Singapore’s internet cost amongst the most affordable globally
The average cost of fixed broadband data is US$1.02 per Mbps.
Social ad spend in Singapore to grow 10.3% in 2025
Social media dominance will fuel this growth.
Investment sales drop 20.3% QoQ in Q4 2024
For the whole year 2024, investment sales rose 28.7% YoY.
Retail vacancy rate falls to 10-year low with strong demand in 2024
Demand may rise with tourist arrivals in 2025 but could be offset by outbound travel.
Foreign buyers snap up 13 units in January, CCR leading demand
Six of the 13 purchases made by foreign buyers were in the Core Central Region (CCR).
S’pore firms prioritise sustainability and employee welfare amidst rising costs: UOB
Besides rising costs, limited awareness and resources hinder firm progress.
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