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Can AI vending kitchens help Singapore’s restaurants survive soaring costs?

Can AI vending kitchens help Singapore’s restaurants survive soaring costs?

The government is looking into developing 'automated kitchens'

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5 investment themes for Singapore 2025

Singapore REITs are seen to benefit from lower rates as policy reforms boost market depth.

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Residential property sees higher prices, sales in Q3

Price index increased by 0.9% compared to the previous quarters, and take-up rose by over 100%.

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Investors eye Singapore shophouses amidst easing rates, property policy shift

Cuts to U.S. rates and new local stamp duty rules drive renewed shophouse demand.

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Manufacturing hits brakes for 2025

Blame it on geopolitical tensions and tariffs.

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Condo resale prices dip in September

About 1,109 units were resold in September, up 1.6% from August.

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Investors told to convert existing buildings as co-living demand rises

This could ease high fit-out and construction costs.

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Which jobs do Singaporeans stick with, even when they switch employers?

Singapore's labour market remains tight, with the unemployment rate at 2%.

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What’s driving Singapore’s strong IPO performance in Q3?

It was boosted by two large REIT listings.

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Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of phaseout

More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.

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What makes Singapore attractive for family offices in Asia

The city-state logged a tenfold increase in its SFO by end-2024.

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Electronics boom powers Singapore’s September export surprise: analysts

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) rose 6.9% YoY in September.

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Banks raise Singapore's GDP forecast amidst strong data

The city-state’s GDP grew 2.9% year on year in the third quarter of 2025, exceeding the 2.0% forecast.

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Woodlands Drive 17 EC site to draw 3–6 bidders

Pricing will likely reference the adjacent EC plot awarded in August 2025.

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S-REITs a good defensive play on renewed US-China tensions

They have stable cash flows and will benefit from upcoming rate cuts.

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Economy undergoing 'structural' change, not slowdown: analyst

eToro’s Zavier Wong says services strength highlights the economy’s pivot from trade reliance.

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Economy expands 2.9% in Q3 as services anchor growth

Growth eased from 4.5% as manufacturing stalled and services held firm.

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