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Succession: Entrepreneurs reveal their preferred choices for wealth allocation
Succession: Entrepreneurs reveal their preferred choices for wealth allocation
Singaporean investors are more likely to invest in future businesses.
2024 launches to yield up to 8,800 units
The 2024 figure will be 15.8% higher than units launched in 2023.
Million-dollar HDB flat sales set to exceed 450 in 2023
The 2023 sales will be about 25% higher than 2022’s sales.
Battle of SVODs: Netflix remains king in Singapore
The streaming giant’s market share increased by 1% by the end of September.
5 in 10 employees confident in keeping jobs in Singapore post-overseas relocation
In the next five years, Singaporeans also believe they can work remotely from anywhere.
CCR sees surge in resales of properties priced $5m and below
Properties priced $5m and below accounted for 95.5% of resale transactions in the CCR.
Skipping the Festive Frenzy: 3 in 10 Singaporeans forego seasonal shopping
Of those who shop for the holidays, 28% do so 3-4 weeks early.
High-end non-landed home price growth momentum slows
It grew by 0.4% QoQ in the third quarter of 2023.
Demand for residential properties falls 14.4% QoQ in 3Q23
Supply likewise dipped during the quarter.
Singapore ranks 28th on the list of best countries to work remotely
Digital and physical infrastructure makes SG an appealing remote work destination.
Islandwide vacancy rates for business parks inches up to 19.5% in 3Q23
The poor take-up rate in the East Planning Region affected vacancy levels.
SG’s deal volume drops 21.3% YoY in January-October 2023 period
The decline in deals was also observed across multiple APAC markets.
Shophouse transactions fall 24.5% YoY in 9M23
Transaction value likewise fell, dropping 17.1% YoY.
Retirement planning takes a backseat amongst Singaporeans: OCBC
Only 2 in 10 Singaporeans are on track with their retirement plans.
What is the most subscribed streaming platform in Singapore?
One in three Singaporeans are subscribed to the top platform.
SG commercial property investment volume cut by more than half in 3Q
Deal activity in Singapore totaled only US$571m.
Singaporean investors pour more capital on APAC properties in 1H23
Inbound capital flow in APAC from SG in 1H23 was 3% higher than its three-year average.
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