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Private residential rents to rise on student demand, tight supply

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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Hotel sector heads into 2026 on firmer footing as tourism recovers: reports

For 2026, analysts expect moderate RevPAR growth, noting that ARR has likely peaked.

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Prime retail rents at Tier 1 malls to climb 1.5-2.5% in 2026

It will be faster than the 1% to 2% expected in other city areas during the same year.

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Monday Wrap: IP reforms, CIMB’s SME-focused founders card, and softer 2026 growth outlook

The nation's economic growth is expected to moderate in 2026.

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Companies face higher costs as halal certification moves online

The digital shift closes any room for fraudulent or ambiguous halal claims.

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Nearly 7 in 10 fintech firms proritise adaptability, agility when hiring

69.2% are highly prioritising adaptability and only 7.7% consider qualifications.

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Hotels brace for ‘softer’ year-end as operators cut growth expectations: reports

Only 38% of operators expect revenue growth in 2025.

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