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HDB million-dollar resale flats hit 166 units in May
HDB million-dollar resale flats hit 166 units in May
The resale share stayed near upper range at 7.8%.
Mid-sized public housing captures lion's share of transactions
Market share concentrated in the segment as other flat types remain lower in May activity.
HDB resale volume slips 6.3% as softening trend extends in May
Transactions climb 10.1% from April but stay below 2025 levels.
Startup exits slow to two acquisitions, one IPO in April to May
This is down from 11 acquisitions in the previous quarter.
Late‑stage deals dominate startup funding in April to May
Seed-stage companies secured $52.2m as total investments reached $214m.
Startup funding reaches $214m in April to May period
Latest data follows record $2.97b funding haul in Q1 2026
Household net worth growth slows to 6.7% in Q1
Liabilities outpaced assets for the second consecutive quarter.
Non-landed home prices rise 1.3% in Q1
All regions record growth in non-landed segment as market extends six-quarter rise.
Housing market reverses gains as local affordability hits a wall
Savills notes a 7.2% foreign buyer tick is just a statistical anomaly on a near-zero base.
Secondary home sales fall 9.6% in Q1 as market activity weakens
Resale housing activity contracted again as quarterly demand weakened.
Residential market sales exceed launches as supply drops 30% in Q1
Developers cut new launches whilst buyers absorb more units than are released in the quarter.
More Singapore firms deploy autonomous AI than global peers
Higher share of firms use multi-step and self-optimising systems compared with global average.
How are Singaporeans responding to the Middle East conflict?
YouGov survey shows shift toward savings, promotions, and reduced discretionary spending.
Singaporeans hit hard by war-driven cost hikes
Survey finds widespread impact on daily expenses including food, transport and dining.
US-Israel-Iran conflict bruises 92% of Singaporeans: poll
Most respondents report at least some impact from ongoing conflict.
Recession fears double to 39% as consumer confidence collapses
YouGov tracks an uninterrupted slide in sentiment, with growth optimism cratering to just 15%.
Boardroom 'tenure trap' sidelines new voices despite 93% participation rate
Nearly all directors say they are heard, but CBD finds tenured members hold disproportionate sway.
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