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MAS faces ‘tricky’ trade-off as stronger SGD curbs inflation, slows growth

MAS faces ‘tricky’ trade-off as stronger SGD curbs inflation, slows growth

Monetary policy tightened as global energy shocks drove up local prices.

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Economy could slow to 1% if Middle East tensions persist into H2: RHB

The first quarter’s 4.6% growth does not yet reflect the late-February conflict.

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Locals monopolise 69% of luxury homes as foreign buyers remain 'marginal'

Non-resident and corporate buyers have been pushed to the sidelines.

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Deliveroo exit triggers food delivery duopoly in Singapore

Consolidation may lift fees and commissions as Grab and Foodpanda dominate.

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Home sales to hit 10,000 as immigration surge offsets war risks

Demand is supported by low unsold inventory levels.

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SGX climate risk reporting surges to 87% as integration lags

A 25-point gap shows disclosure outpaces integration into risk frameworks.

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Govt’s $1b aid cushions costs but won’t quell price hikes: RHB

Local retail and land transport get the most help, whilst aviation feels the squeeze.

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Hospitality REITs eye stronger Q1 earnings as hotel revenue jumps 11%

The recovery follows a dip in January, driven by a packed MICE and event calendar.

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SGX issuers reach 98% disclosure in governance, metrics under TCFD

Strategy and risk management disclosures also climb above 90%.

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Storage gap pushes Singapore builders to Johor

Unless storage is treated as core infrastructure, growth will stall.

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How MNC density drives Singapore’s carbon market lead

A $45 per tonne carbon tax—one of the steepest in ASEAN—is driving aggressive internal decarbonisation targets.

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Singapore startups report no IPOs and four acquisitions in March

Data from Tracxn shows March saw steady acquisition activity and no companies going public.

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War-driven cost shocks force 'nimble' $1b intervention for SMEs

Expanding the Energy Efficiency Grant helps all sectors build long term resilience.

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SGX review finds 64% of issuers fail to provide full climate disclosures

Only 36% of local issuers provided all 11 recommended disclosures in the latest annual review.

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Early-stage deals dominate March startup funding

Total funding hits $229.3m across 17 rounds, with seed contributing $51.1m.

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Middle East conflict and rising energy costs cloud retail outlook

Sharp jet fuel increase could reduce tourist retail spending.

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Investors eye S-REITs as stagflation fears trigger market correction

Retail investors bought over $300m in March.

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