In Focus
Looking within is key to finding the right flex space — experts
Five out of 10 organisations in Singapore are opting for flex leases, says an IWG expert.
Looking within is key to finding the right flex space — experts
Five out of 10 organisations in Singapore are opting for flex leases, says an IWG expert.
How much are Singaporeans willing to spend on international travel?
Four in 10 said they would even dip into their savings to fund leisure travel this year.
What makes Singapore a critical global wealth hub?
75% of assets under management (AUM) in SG are from diverse overseas sources.
Mercu cuts cost and time spent on hiring, training deskless workforce
Employee turnover in frontline industries can be up to 4x higher than office-based workers.
S-REITs to withstand softening property market conditions
URA data shows that vacancy rates for retail spaces in Central Area have increased to 13.2%
Are Singapore's younger consumers unsupportive of local brands?
Only four in 10 Gen Zs agree that supporting local brands is very important.
Tepid recovery awaits manufacturing sector in 2H23
Industrial production contracted 4.9% YoY in June.
Is working in Singapore ‘worth it’ for expatriates?
In 2022, salary and benefits packages in Singapore rose by 4% to US$258,762.
Inflation to ease further in 2H23, but sticky prices likely in 3Q23
In June, headline inflation dropped to 4.5%.
Singaporeans keen to invest in travel despite high living costs
Singaporean Gen Z’s travel to mentally recharge and alleviate stress.
Who are Singapore’s top foreign homebuyers?
It’s no longer buyers from Mainland China.
Real estate investment sales surge in Q2: Savills
Sales reached $3.29b.
Why Jalan Tembusu got fewer bids than Tampines St 62 EC site
The former received two bids, whilst the latter got seven.
Recovering tourist arrivals to push up prime retail rents: Knight Frank
Prime rents in Orchard Road have already risen by 5.8% to S$29.5 psf pm in Q2.
New home sales plunge 73.2% in June, but rebound imminent in July
Nine property launches in July and August will keep the new home sales market lively.
Who are the most active tech investors from Singapore in the tech space?
Local tech startups raised US$1.2b in 1H23.
More towns to hit record HDB resale prices in 2023
As of July, 17 of the 26 towns in Singapore have already set record prices.
Commentary
Singapore Companies Eye Vietnam to Navigate Manufacturing Shifts, Green Transition, and the AI Revolution
AI is revolutionising learning: Why should educational institutions in Singapore embrace this change?