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Billionaire clans may fuel Singapore’s future private equity buyout wave

Billionaire clans may fuel Singapore’s future private equity buyout wave

The city-state’s 1,650 single-family offices are helping drive a private capital rebound.

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TikTok unlocks cross-border trade for Singapore retailers

Influencer videos that go viral help sell products across the globe.

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Low bid for Media Circle signals hesitation on long-stay serviced apartments

The site only received one bid.

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Singapore’s most notable real estate agents under 40 of 2024

Realtors in the mixed-used market are at the top of the list, taking six spots.

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Singapore needs 41,000 tech jobs by 2028 to support economic growth

IMF forecasts 2.5% annual growth for Singapore from 2023-2028.

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Singapore’s most notable architecture professionals under 40 of 2024

This year's list includes four Green Mark Accredited Professionals (GMAP).

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Singapore ranks as 2nd top global hub for cross-border capital

Also in the top 10 from the Asia Pacific region are Hong Kong, Japan, and China.

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Singapore port congestion may persist until year-end

Ships have had to wait for one to two days to berth amidst the Red Sea attacks.

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Economy to grow by 2.6% in 2024

Singapore’s GDP is expected to grow by 2.5% in 2025.

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3 trends shaping Singapore’s influencer marketing in 2024

Brands are investing more in nano-influencers for its high engagement and authenticity.

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Singaporeans can’t afford testing for dementia

Over 1 in 3 indicated fear as a reason for not getting tested.

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Singapore employers set to boost hiring in Q4

Hiring demand is highest in the finance and real estate sectors.

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Expert warns of constrained retail growth as tourism receipts normalise

Retail sales remained weak in July, with a modest 1.0% YoY rise.

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New LTV limit could slow sales of top-end HDB resale flats

The government reduced the LVT limit for HDB housing to 75%.

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Singapore needs better workspaces to make burnt out citizens happy

The city-state requires more than a well-stocked pantry to deal with extreme exhaustion.

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HDB resale portal unlikely to cut out property agents

The listing service replaces just a small part of the many things a realty adviser can do.

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Land charge revisions reveal property market weaknesses, expert says

The government revised the LBC rates for four use groups.

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