News
Business sentiment among Singapore property players improves in Q3 on rate declines
Business sentiment among Singapore property players improves in Q3 on rate declines
The current sentiment index rose to 5.9 from 4.8 in Q2.
Business receipts in service industries rise 12.7% YoY in Q3 2024
Information and Communications led business receipts growth.
ZICO Capital exits role as SinoCloud sponsor over commercial reasons
Its last day as SinoCloud’s sponsor will be on 25 February 2025.
Residential prices fall by 0.7% QoQ in Q3
Rents also declined by 4% during the quarter.
Singapore banks well-positioned to manage challenges: MAS
The banking system has strong capital and liquidity buffers, the central bank said.
Manufacturing and export growth bolster Singapore corporates
Corporate debt servicing capabilities are expected to remain resilient, says MAS.
IREIT Global expands Berlin Campus with new 20-year lease
The lease agreement was signed with Premier Inn.
Partior closes second round of Series B funding at $107.3m
The company aims to scale its cross-border capability.
Envictus posts $15.3m net profit in 2024
This is a turnaround from a net loss of $9.9m in FY 2023.
PNE Industries' net profit rises to $1.09m in H2 2024
Earnings per share stood at 1.3 cents.
Sanofi inaugurates $800m healthcare manufacturing facility in SG
It will be operational by mid-2026.
Non-landed home rentals rise 3.4% YoY in 2024
There were 80,000 non-landed residential units rented out in 2024.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.02%; Top stock is ThaiBev
ThaiBev is the top stock with a 1.85% increase.
Three in four Singapore consumers have less trust in companies now than in 2023
61% feel companies are reckless with customer data.
foodpanda Singapore appoints Aditi Sharma as managing director
She has 15 years of experience in technology, consulting, and e-commerce.
Private homes prices to grow up to 7% in 2025
Developers may sell 7,000–8,000 units in 2025, with resale sales at 10,000–12,000 units.
Commentary
What matters for Singapore’s AI future is consistency, not brilliance
The AI pilot worked. Now comes the real test
Are Singapore startups’ employee incentive plans still competitive?
Singapore’s small exporters need credit that matches their payment cycle
The hidden realities of succession for next-gen heirs
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia