In Focus
Singapore's rental market weakens as expat demand dwindles
The number of Singapore non-residents dropped 0.1% to 1.64 million in June as global economic views sour.
Singapore's staggering healthcare costs may be pushing medical tourists away
Malaysia and Thailand offer more cost-competitive alternatives.
Automakers go electric to avoid phase-out in Singapore's car-lite future
Nissan will soon be launching its battery electric vehicle Nissan LEAF to Singapore.
Property sales dropped 12.5% to $31.4b in 2018
En bloc sales plummeted 95% HoH to $484.08m in H2 from $9.69b in H1.
These Singaporean companies are poised to become the next unicorns
Online marketplace Carousell is one of the main contenders.
Singapore YTD bond issuance hits record high at US$34.3b
Mega-deals from the financial services sector including DBS and UOB raised US$23.9b.
Steep rents set to boost office REITs only by H2 2019
Leasing costs rose by double-digits to 14.8% in Q3.
Banks embark on hiring spree in fight against dirty money
IT security professionals in the sector who are now earning around $75,000 to $180,000 a year could be able to command a hike of up to 30% in their pay amidst the heated demand for their pack.
Tech and real estate rev up Singapore M&A scene
Deals by homegrown firms hit a four-year high at $46.19b in the first half of 2018.
Singapore expats burdened with lower packages and higher cost of living
A study revealed that over half or 52% of expats in Singapore are dissatisfied with the city's cost of living.
Singapore malls pin hopes on fitness spaces to battle declining footfall
The upcoming Funan Mall will allow indoor cycling in its Level 1 through amenities paired with end-of-trip facilities such as cafés and shower facilities.
Foodtech slowly devours startup funding in Singapore
The launch of US$40m VisVires New Protein (VVNP) fund with its niche focus on the global food and feed system attests to the growing investor appetite for foodtech startups.
Senoko Energy hits over 1,000 signups in first phase launch of open electricity market
They are offering two fixed price plans for 24 and 12 months.
YTL PowerSeraya launches retail arm Geneco amidst opening of Singapore's electricity market
Its 24-month fixed rate price plans will go head-to-head against 12 other retailers.
Singapore's rattled equities may stage January comeback as STI tipped to open strong
The STI has booked gains of 5.8% in January 2017 and 3.9% in January 2018.
Private home prices may climb by up to 2% in 2019
The bonanza of 20,000 units to be launched in early 2019 may curb price growth.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape