In Focus
New entrants, online disruptors threaten to sink hospitality REITs’ margins
They’re paying online travel agents through the nose.
Singaporeans' median inflation expectations slip to 2.63% in June
It’s the lowest level since September 2011.
Here's why analysts are concerned at Singapore banks' rapid expansion into China
The banks’ exposure to the country has risen to 22.5%.
Here’s why one facility is poised to rock Singapore’s industrial property market
Mapletree Industrial Trust hit the jackpot.
Innovate or die: Singapore retailers advised to reinvent as brick and mortar shops lose lustre
Some brands are even advertising via Snapchat.
Layoffs to ramp up in H2 amid market’s cautious business outlook
Retail, manufacturing sectors are paticularly vulnerable.
Office REITs likely to take a huge hit as Brexit unfolds, say analysts
Hospitality and residential, meanwhile, are least affected.
Brexit might spur private home buying in Singapore, says report
But commercial properties are on the losing end.
Singapore’s IPO market roars back to life in H1, more big listings on the way
Eight listings raised $1.6b in 6 months.
Majority of listed firms need to drastically improve corporate disclosure standards, reveals SGX report
Disclosures on renumeration need most improvement.
Here’s why Holland Village homes are losing their appeal for expats
Discover which districts have become more popular.
Tailwinds ahead for defensive REITs as rate hike fears vanish
Yield plays are back in vogue.
Will aggressive overseas expansion backfire for local healthcare companies?
Returns will suffer due to huge capex needs.
Investors take shelter in resilient telco stocks amid escalating market turmoil
Especially since the threat of a fourth telco is vanishing.
Residential rents expected to stay soft until 2017 as leasing demand deteriorates
Over 20,000 new units are expected to be completed this year.
Developers lose, REITs win as Brexit rattles markets
Growth risks will outweigh FX gains.
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