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US emerges as the top source economy of Singapore's portfolio investment liabilities
US emerges as the top source economy of Singapore's portfolio investment liabilities
Singapore's portfolio investment liabilities were at $593b as of the end of June 2023.
Non-oil domestic exports may stabilise in 2024
In 2023, NODX contracted 13%.
Real estate investment volume drops 30.6% YoY to $20.8b in 2023
Excluding GLS deals, residential, office, and industrial sectors supported investment volume.
Why marketers prefer in-app advertising
Eight in 10 markets have an in-app advertising strategy.
How much have EC land rates risen over the past 10 years?
The highest EC land rate recorded was $721 pst ppr for Tampines St. 62 (Parcel B).
What is the most popular fintech app in Singapore?
The top app is used by 35.9% of Singaporeans.
Which ETFs generated the strongest gains in 2023?
Last year, SGX saw the introduction of five new ETFs.
Consumers buzz most about Changi Jewel amongst local retail and leisure attractions
The percentage of people talking about the airport stood at 30.2% in November.
What are Singaporeans’ preferred home design features?
Experts say homeowners are embracing a fusion of timeless elegance and contemporary innovation.
Has the electronic trade cycle bottomed out?
On a 6MMA YoY basis, electronic NODX has exhibited incrementally narrow contractions.
Home purchases by foreigners slightly increases in November
Fourteen foreigners purchased a residential property last month.
SG’s deal volume drops 20.4% YoY in 11M23
Multiple APAC markets also recorded declines in deals.
Private home rentals to rise by 11%-12% in 2023
Next year, prices could grow by 6%-8%.
Where do the mass and affluent Singaporeans spend their money?
Mass market consumers spend a higher portion of their wallet (5.04% vs 2.22%) on essentials.
Decline in EP holders slows demand for private residential homes in 2H23
As of June 2023, EP holders only increased by 10,000, lower than the 25,600 uptick in 2022.
Do loyalty programmes influence Singaporeans’ flight booking decisions?
Six in 10 consumers are members of at least one airline loyalty programme.
4 in 10 accounting and bookkeeping firms added advisory services over a year ago: report
Client demand is pushing firms to offer more advisory services.
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