In Focus
RTS Link draws only 32% firm commitment: survey
RTS Link draws only 32% firm commitment: survey
One in five remain undecided on riding the new line at all.
Singapore targets captive insurance growth
Smaller companies could gain a lower-cost way to manage risk.
Hiring shifts toward domain expertise as AI reshapes roles
Entry-level positions accounted for just 16% of AI job opportunities on the Jobstreet platform in Q2.
Outside Central captures 48.3% of June condo resale volume
Prices in the region slipped 0.4% within the month but climbed 3.8% year-on-year.
Banks offload risk to private credit
Banks will continue to anchor relationship-based senior lending, KPMG said.
Investors flush with capital as standout assets grow scarce
Capital will likely gravitate towards assets with redevelopment potential.
Condo resale prices rise 0.1% in June as CCR falls
OCR fell alongside CCR this month, whilst RCR alone rose and led annual growth at 5.7%.
Nearly 70% of C-suite executives rank tech change as top threat
Only 46% feel prepared, whilst GenAI technical-skills readiness stands at 20%.
Over half of affluent Gen Z investors prefer exposure abroad: HSBC
Medium-term financial confidence dropped to 48% from 73% a year earlier.
Condo resale volume climbs 4.2% as sub-sale share sinks in June
OCR claimed 48.3% of June's estimated 1,042 resale deals.
1 in 3 Singaporeans use AI for finances but prefer human advisors in crises
Of those using AI, 60% said that it has influenced their savings and budgeting habits.
1 in 2 ransomware victims who paid got a second demand
AI is making extortion campaigns more effective.
Investment sales hit $35.2b in H1 2026
Market heads towards a record year as volume approaches the 2017 peak.
Manufacturing forecast lifted to 9% on AI-driven electronics growth
Semiconductor output increased 21.1% YoY in June.
StarHub-M1 merger could lift ARPU amidst market consolidation: CGS
Merger could generate $70m in annual synergies.
Prime rents rise 0.2% in Q2 despite cautious spending
Other city areas led H1 growth, with rents rising 1.0%.
Analysts split on MAS outlook after surprise 'very slight' July tightening
RHB sees S$NEER slope reaching 1.50% by year-end whilst UOB expects a hold at 1.25% into 2027.
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