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Singapore is ASEAN's least corrupt country, ranks 5th globally
Singapore is ASEAN's least corrupt country, ranks 5th globally
Myanmar is the most corrupt country in ASEAN, ranking 162nd globally.
Singapore tops ASEAN in anti-corruption index in 2024
Singapore also led in 2022 and 2020.
37 skills shift to high transferability in 2024, demand to grow in 2025: report
These skills make up about 9% across the three economies in Singapore.
1 in 2 S’poreans turn to insurance for financial security
For 2025, 22% of residents are expected to spend more on insurance.
Equity and tech funding surge 528% YoY in January
On a monthly basis, the funding trend rose 253.3%.
Industrial rents reach highest level since 1996 with Q4 2024 growth
Overall rental growth was mainly driven by the multiple-user and warehouse segments.
H1 2025 sees strong business confidence in most sectors: report
Meanwhile, the F&B and the transportation and storage sectors are less optimistic.
Singapore leads SEA health tech and life sciences funding in 2024
Singapore raised a total of $92.4m in 2024.
COTD: Singapore amongst top investment destination for CEOs in Asia Pacific
The US was the top choice, owing to its strong economy.
Inflation forecast remains flat in December 2024 at 4.5%: report
The forecast covers the next five years.
Chart of the Day: HDB rental prices rise 0.4% MoM in December 2024
Monthly rental prices were the highest in Bukit Merah.
Prime retail rents rise by 3.0% YoY in Q4 2024
Rents in Marina Centre, City Hall, and Bugis recorded the highest YoY increase.
STI hits all-time high in 17 years in January
The Straits Times Index rose 16.9% in 2024.
Singapore GDP growth to ease in 2025: Moody’s
The GDP is expected to remain within the 10-year average.
CBD premium rents rise 0.1% in Q4 2024
Vacancy also eased from 5.9% to 5.2%.
Family-sized home demand to spur non-landed segment growth in 2025
Rental growth is expected to range between 1% and 3% in 2025.
Landed home rentals to recover in 2025, luxury segment to slow: report
The brighter economic outlook will drive the rebound this year.
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