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Scarcity and first-mover advantage drives uptake on Dunearn House

There was also a significant presence of young buyers.

Changi passenger traffic falls 1.5% to 17.2 million in Q2

Southeast Asian routes recorded a 5% decline during the quarter.

COE supply edges up 0.2% as category B quota rises, cat A falls

Larger-car allocation grows by 322, whilst the smaller-car quota drops by 300.

SBF flags pressure from 12.5% US tariff over forced labour

The federation advised companies to review product classifications and assess export exposure.

MTI defends enforcement record after US tariff move

The 12.5% levy covers about one-third of domestic exports.

MAS tightens monetary policy again after April move

It cited stronger economic growth and a rise in imported inflation.

Dunearn House sells 56% of units in Turf City debut

Property sold 212 units during its first weekend of sales.

Private housing demand to stay resilient in H2: analysts

Experts expect prices to rise by 2% to 5% in 2026, supported by domestic demand and upcoming launches.

HDB resale demand resilient as supply caps prices: analysts

Analysts forecast full-year price movements of between -2% and 2%.

Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.12%; Top stock is Seatrium

Seatrium is the top stock with a 1.43% increase.

Monday Wrap: AI-powered fleets, pre-let offices, and Singapore's startup ascent

However, the export boom rests on a single, narrowing driver: AI.

Singapore leaps to 4th in global startup rankings

It ranks first globally in Startup Community Activity.

OCBC expands HNW succession programme with Hong Kong heirs

The bank partnered with SMU to offer a certificate on entrepreneurship and innovation.

SGX, MSCI expand licensing deal for broader derivatives suite

New futures and options will cover global and emerging Asia sector indexes.

Singapore and Thailand ink pact on cybersecurity and digital fraud

Their central banks will exchange regulatory and incident updates.

Household CPI inflation accelerates to 1.7% in H1

The middle-income group recorded the highest inflation rate at 1.8%.