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New inventory, slower arrivals weigh on hotel industry: reports

New inventory, slower arrivals weigh on hotel industry: reports

About 3.7% of the city-state's hotel rooms are expected to come online in 2025–27.

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Finance and insurance hiring rises 23% in Q1

Hiring outlook of finance and insurance employers stands at 33%.

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GLS site demand remains high as competition ramps up

All tenders launched since July have attracted over 6 bidders, said Huttons Asia.

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Meeting rooms top demand in flex offices

Expectations in spaces are influenced by hybrid work arrangements and employee preference.

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Monday Wrap: Business costs softens, Singapore to use AI in courtrooms, and 2026 investment volumes to surpass 2025

November marks the softest expansion in three months.

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DBS sees tokenised finance as future

Regulatory uncertainty is the biggest barrier.

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Private residential rents to rise on student demand, tight supply

Demand for units in Q32025, 2026 may be spurred by international students and subdued new residential completions.

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Business growth softens as input costs, supply delays hit firms: analysts

PMI slipped to 55.4 from 57.4 in October.

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SkillsFuture upgrades workforce tools after rapid employer adoption

Teams may now share training recommendations with internal decision-makers.

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Which sectors lead manufacturing confidence gains?

The electronics and transport sectors were the most optimistic.

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Robojudge: Singapore to use AI in courtrooms for small claims

The tech needs safeguards to catch system hallucinations.

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Will slower GDP growth and hiring weigh on HDB rentals?

The HDB rental market had stabilised in 2025, with leasing activity rising by 2.3% to roughly 37,500 contracts.

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Investment volumes in 2026 set to surpass 2025 levels

As 2025 YTD investments hit $28b, already beating last year’s $25b.

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Why over half of employers plan a 2026 hiring freeze

Despite the cautious tone, wage plans for lower-wage workers remain firm.

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Developers face tighter supply as GLS shifts to triggers: analysts

The H1 2026 Confirmed List includes nine sites with 4,575 units, a 3.2% decline from the previous half and a 9% drop YoY.

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CBD Grade A vacancy to fall to 4.2% in 2025

This is amidst limited new supply and recovering demand.

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MAS cracks down on influencers promoting financial products

Seemingly educational content or advice can cross into regulated territory.

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