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Tech funding soars 439.74% MoM in April
Year-on-year, tech funding rose 546.72%.
Singapore reports 11% of APAC bot attacks
Malicious bots now drive 45% of Singapore’s internet traffic.
Singapore ranks 19th in global luxury retail rents in 2024
The city-state also ranked fifth in new store openings.
Owner property listings dip in Q1 with weaker office and industrial supply
Retail listings remained stable.
COTD: Auction listings up by 7.1% QoQ in Q1
The overall auction listings in the quarter were made up of more mortgagee sales.
Singapore firms lead in cyber response planning: report
The city-state led in engaging stakeholders in tabletop exercises.
Industrial properties top investment sales in January
Singapore is leading in the data centre industry in SEA.
Industrial leasing slips 0.4% QoQ in Q1
There were 3,008 rental transactions during the quarter.
Industrial sales decline in Q1
Multi-user factories and warehouses dropped during the period.
Singapore sees 16% YoY rise in Q1 investments: JLL
Singapore recorded $2.8b (US$2.2b) in investments for the period.
Singapore sees 16% YoY rise in Q1 investments: JLL
Singapore recorded $2.8b (US$2.2b) in investments for the period.
Investors tap digital platforms for guidance: report
Over 80% of Singapore investors seek guidance online.
Industrial vacancy rose 8.8% YTD
Occupiers remain cost-conscious amidst global uncertainties.
Retail vacancy drops 1.5% YTD: JLL
Vacancy rates remained stable despite weaker space demand.
Office vacancy rises to 8.1% in Q1
Net absorption dropped to 0.08 million sq ft.
Prime retail rents remain flat in Q1 2025
The average island-wide gross rent only grew 0.3% QoQ.
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