Singapore
3 factors weighing down Singapore’s economic growth
3 factors weighing down Singapore’s economic growth
Analysts expect full-year GDP growth to clock in at 1.4%, lower than the 2022 record.
Chart of the Day: Top considerations in investing in green buildings
The top driver is sustainability and ESG.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.39%; DFI Retail Group is leading
DFI Retail Group is top gainer.
New PDD to push sustainability, business opportunities
The new district would be crucial for Singapore and its commercial and business park sectors.
SG Prime residential properties grow 2% to 61,939 in Q1
JLL expected the completed supply would peak within the year.
OCBC and SG police force prevent scam losses worth S$12.6m
About 700 victims were safeguarded from potential loss.
UOB sets new tech and innovation hub in Punggol Digital District
This is the first Singapore local bank to establish a presence in the district.
Office rents dip 1.0% in Q1
Gross effective rents now stand at $11.30 psf pm NLA.
Bridging Loans: An Alternative Financing Option for Clients Affected by TDSR
As property prices in Singapore continue to rise, more and more clients are finding themselves affected by the Total Debt Servicing Ratio (TDSR) framework. This framework, introduced in 2013, sets a limit on the amount of debt a borrower can take on based on their income and other financial commitments. While the TDSR framework is designed to promote financial prudence, it has also made it harder for some clients to secure financing for their property purchases.
New home sales rise 13.6% MoM in March
However, it is 24.8% less than 654 units year-over-year.
Competing construction firms unite to meet industry’s towering demand
Construction industry expected to grow by 2.1% to $36b in 2023.
What are Singaporeans' top travel destinations for 2023?
Most of them travel for sightseeing and shopping.
SIA Group’s passenger traffic rises 14.1% MoM in March
The airline group carried a combined 2.7 million passengers during the month.
Keppel Infrastructure Trust seeks to raise $240m in equity funding
The company will use 97.3% of the proceeds to partially pay bridge facilities.
Phaidon proves ‘office environment’s not dead’ with bigger workspace
The expanded Singapore office is seen as Phaidon International’s ‘jewel of the crown’
Which Singapore mobile operator provides the fastest internet?
The median download speed for mobile in Singapore is 76.48 Mbps.
SG NODX to contract 5.5% in 2023
It is due to the broad-based weakness in electronics and non-electronics performance.
Commentary
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Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
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Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
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