In Focus

Singapore turns up heat on data centres

Providers could lose their licence for failing to meet resilience rules.

Nine in 10 F&B firms face hiring strain as 61% of workers seek better pay

The sector also faces weaker demand, with sales down 2.3% in June.

Condo rents hit 12-month high in July

OCR led the surge with a 2.2% monthly rent rise.

Singapore’s hydrogen power plans face supply, land hurdles

PacificLight’s 670-MW plant is under construction for completion in 2029.

Singapore banks beat net profit estimates and outperform in returns

Non-interest income did the heavy lifting whilst wealth remains a swing factor, says RHB.

ETF knowledge gap holds back 40.2% of non-investors

Current ETF investors favour self-directed channels at 87% adoption.

Young investors keep control as AI enters investing

Most favour AI-assisted investing rather than full automation.

NODX forecast lifted to 15.5% as US tariff threatens one-third of exports

Enterprise Singapore also raised its 2026 NODX band to 14%-16% from 3%-5% as July exports jumped 24.2%.

Singapore banks’ 2026 profitability lifted by wealth fee growth

The three banks’ capitalisation remains strong, but CET1 ratios are declining.

AI chatbots rank amongst young investors’ top tools

Financial news and stock screeners trail the tech in the latest ranking.

Singapore equities triple APAC benchmark's gain over three months

The financial industry was the driving force behind the country’s performance.

Luxury brands to account for 75% of Singapore's branded residences pipeline

It is ranked 11th in Asia Pacific for branded residential projects.

Active investors go solo as social media shapes research

TikTok and Instagram rank second for investment ideas at 32%.

Stronger credit to drive financial sector after 6.2% Q2 growth

Robust lending and wealth management activity underpinned the sector’s gains.