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Non-landed home prices rise 1.3% in Q1
Non-landed home prices rise 1.3% in Q1
All regions record growth in non-landed segment as market extends six-quarter rise.
Housing market reverses gains as local affordability hits a wall
Savills notes a 7.2% foreign buyer tick is just a statistical anomaly on a near-zero base.
Secondary home sales fall 9.6% in Q1 as market activity weakens
Resale housing activity contracted again as quarterly demand weakened.
Residential market sales exceed launches as supply drops 30% in Q1
Developers cut new launches whilst buyers absorb more units than are released in the quarter.
More Singapore firms deploy autonomous AI than global peers
Higher share of firms use multi-step and self-optimising systems compared with global average.
How are Singaporeans responding to the Middle East conflict?
YouGov survey shows shift toward savings, promotions, and reduced discretionary spending.
Singaporeans hit hard by war-driven cost hikes
Survey finds widespread impact on daily expenses including food, transport and dining.
US-Israel-Iran conflict bruises 92% of Singaporeans: poll
Most respondents report at least some impact from ongoing conflict.
Recession fears double to 39% as consumer confidence collapses
YouGov tracks an uninterrupted slide in sentiment, with growth optimism cratering to just 15%.
Boardroom 'tenure trap' sidelines new voices despite 93% participation rate
Nearly all directors say they are heard, but CBD finds tenured members hold disproportionate sway.
Residential supply to hit 10,400-unit peak as resale demand drops to 2-year low
Realion warns that unsold inventory is projected to outpace property sales by 2030.
Office sector dominates investment sales with 31.8% share in Q1
Overall investment sales climbed 14.3% on stronger deal activity across public and private markets.
Networks over intellect: Boards admit diversity is 'not a priority' for 20% of firms
One in five board members says personal networks continue to dominate appointments.
Boards favour new faces over structural reform in diversity push
Report finds 61% of boards focus on recruitment whilst term limits and seat expansions remain stagnant at 15%.
Singapore startup exits in April limited to acquisitions
Tracxn records three acquisitions in April, whilst IPO activity remains absent.
Seed-stage deals drive 70.9% of Singapore startup funding in April
Total seed funding reaches $28.2m, led by Simple Chain’s $15m round, according to Tracxn data.
Singapore VC funding drops to 12-month low $39.8m in April
Deal activity slows as only a handful of startups secure funding during month.
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