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Singapore cap rates remained stable in Q4
Singapore cap rates remained stable in Q4
Interest and inflation rates declined during the period.
Singapore ranks fourth in global cross-border investment in 2024
The total investments reached $6.7b.
Singapore’s internet cost amongst the most affordable globally
The average cost of fixed broadband data is US$1.02 per Mbps.
Social ad spend in Singapore to grow 10.3% in 2025
Social media dominance will fuel this growth.
Investment sales drop 20.3% QoQ in Q4 2024
For the whole year 2024, investment sales rose 28.7% YoY.
Retail vacancy rate falls to 10-year low with strong demand in 2024
Demand may rise with tourist arrivals in 2025 but could be offset by outbound travel.
Foreign buyers snap up 13 units in January, CCR leading demand
Six of the 13 purchases made by foreign buyers were in the Core Central Region (CCR).
S’pore firms prioritise sustainability and employee welfare amidst rising costs: UOB
Besides rising costs, limited awareness and resources hinder firm progress.
Almost 40% of S’pore investment professionals expect private capital market to improve
Meanwhile, 10% expect the market to worsen.
Singapore is ASEAN's least corrupt country, ranks 5th globally
Myanmar is the most corrupt country in ASEAN, ranking 162nd globally.
Singapore tops ASEAN in anti-corruption index in 2024
Singapore also led in 2022 and 2020.
37 skills shift to high transferability in 2024, demand to grow in 2025: report
These skills make up about 9% across the three economies in Singapore.
1 in 2 S’poreans turn to insurance for financial security
For 2025, 22% of residents are expected to spend more on insurance.
Equity and tech funding surge 528% YoY in January
On a monthly basis, the funding trend rose 253.3%.
Industrial rents reach highest level since 1996 with Q4 2024 growth
Overall rental growth was mainly driven by the multiple-user and warehouse segments.
H1 2025 sees strong business confidence in most sectors: report
Meanwhile, the F&B and the transportation and storage sectors are less optimistic.
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