In Focus

Singapore trailed its Asian peers in terms of the number of transactions.

The city trails only behind China and India in terms of deal value.

Core inflation eased to 0.8% YoY mainly due to cheaper energy prices.

With 25,000 bikes set to be added to its fleet, SG Bike will soon hold the crown as the city’s largest bike-sharing operator.

Co-working space operators drove net absorption.

Standout deals include the purchase of Fraser Tower for $990.63m and Marina Square Shopping Mall for $487.4m.

Eight projects came from the Rest of Central Region.

There are about 14 companies undergoing privatisation in 2019.

Robust net absorption and growing rents paint a positive outlook for the sector.

The number of deals surged 55% to 48.

The market share of FWD and Budget Direct, which both entered the market in 2016, have grown 2,704% and 7,400% respectively.

The economy grew by just 0.1% in Q2.

The bank is enhancing its digital capabilities beyond portfolio reviews to support a growing number of online transactions.

Instagram-focused budgets are something that wasn't seen one or two years ago, said marketers.

Landlord-operated brands include csuites by Lendlease which occupies 72,000 sqft, whilst Guoco Midtown will set aside up to 97,500 sqft of their NLA for flexible spaces.

The turnover value of ETFs also dropped to $189m.