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August launches sink 87.0% amidst lunar seventh month

August launches sink 87.0% amidst lunar seventh month

Sales also dropped 79.1% MoM as fewer projects came to market.

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Singapore finance weighs AI agents against governance gaps

A proposed framework sets controls for artificial intelligence actions at runtime.

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Grade A offices stay tight under all AI scenarios: Cushman & Wakefield

New modelling puts CBD vacancy between 1.5% and 4.9% by 2030 across four AI futures.

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Unemployment holds at 1.9% in July

Overall rate held steady, whilst citizen and resident figures both dipped from June.

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Domestic exports hit fastest pace since 2010 as AI demand lifts electronics and trade

The economy expanded 5.9% YoY in the second quarter.

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Data centre cap leaves developers looking across the causeway

Unmet demand is heading to Johor as power and land constraints bind.

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Hiring slows for 33% of firms despite AI push

Nearly half of firms saw zero movement on hiring speed.

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Platform workers lack routine care despite new safeguards

foodpanda and Singlife launched a clinic-discount programme in August.

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Over half of firms still hire selectively despite better revenue

About 13% have frozen hiring, whilst 7% are reducing their headcount.

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Islandwide entry-level hiring rises 37% from 2025 as hospitality leads

Half of hospitality employers reported hiring more entry-level staff.

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Loan growth hits fastest pace since 2014 as credit cycle matures

Corporate loans grew 13.4% whilst consumer loans grew 10.4%.

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Organisational silos overtake budget as top barrier to AI adoption in real estate

Skill gaps and budget constraints are tied for second.

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Tech acquisitions hold at 6 in August as IPOs continue to flatline

No unicorns emerged over the month.

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Higher living costs, cautious shoppers cloud retail outlook

Retail growth is expected to moderate in the second half.

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Low rates, foreign capital lift Singapore property deals

Commercial property deals could reach a record in 2026.

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Late-stage funding surges from zero to 77.5% YoY in August

Six deals spanned venture capital, private equity, and incubators.

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Fusion timelines diverge as Singapore seeks power for AI growth

Several challenges around engineering and materials remain.

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