In Focus
Singapore equity funds draw record $2.2b as local bank dividends climb
Singapore equity funds draw record $2.2b as local bank dividends climb
This was almost five times that of a year earlier.
2 hours ago
Employers risk losing Gen Z workers as 1 in 5 target working overseas
Under-30s now make up 14.6% of the labour force, down from 18.8% in 2014.
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Tech funding rebounds to $3.7b in October
Kling AI led the month with a $2.98b funding round.
3 hours ago
Singapore, Hong Kong rank top 3 in cross-border wealth flows
HK draws heavily on Chinese wealth, whilst SG taps a broader pool across Asia.
1 day ago
Pricing and pent-up demand drive Thomson Reserve’s strong launch
Over 90% of the units were sold.
1 day ago
Residential launches could add 14,800 homes in 2027
Five potential executive condominium projects could deliver about 2,000 units.
1 day ago
AI shifts graduate hiring toward judgement skills
One in five employers expect to hire fewer graduates.
2 days ago
Home prices may rise 2%-4% in 2027: report
Additional supply and selective demand could moderate the market next year.
2 days ago
Private home prices to rise 3% to 4% as sales shrink, Realion says
Sales are projected to fall to 7,000-7,500 units, down from 10,815 in 2025.
2 days ago
Three in four general counsels favor early crisis escalation
Organisations continued to face delays in receiving critical information.
3 days ago
Neoclouds and data centre listings stall as markets question AI returns
Financial markets question whether AI can justify heavy upfront chip spending.
3 days ago
Four-room flats capture largest rental share amidst 0.8% price fall
Executive units posted the steepest YoY gain at 3.5% with just 5.1% of volume.
3 days ago
Over two-thirds of energy leaders say infrastructure gaps hinder projects
Still, 96% expect critical assets to remain operational during major disruptions.
6 days ago
Singapore office costs rank second in APAC at $169 psf in Q3
Prime office rents rise 4% YoY on growing AI demand and tight CBD supply.
6 days ago
HDB rental prices dip 0.6% in September
SPI is up 1.1% YoY, with Executive flats leading at 3.5%.
6 days ago
Electronics and pharmaceuticals drag September industrial output growth to 3.4%
Figures fell short of the 7.8% consensus forecast.
Tech manufacturer earnings climb in Q3 amidst rising semiconductor orders
Semiconductor-related firms will post the strongest results.
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