In Focus
Investors unanimously bearish on Singapore property: CIMB
Investors unanimously bearish on Singapore property: CIMB
Bleak market outlook adopted as steep price declines hit the residential sector.
Expect further downward pressure on rents: CBRE
Office vacancy rate increased by 40 basis points over Q4 as a result of weakening demand.
SMRT debacle: Government to thoroughly review penalty framework
Plus the Committee of Inquiry will hold its hearings in public.
Singapore telcos starting to feel the pressure
It's a do-or-die year for all three telcos to monetize data usage growth.
Singapore property developers are losing momentum
As residential property prices grew a measly 0.2% in 4Q11.
US visitors to Singapore slumped 14% in 3Q11
But overall tourism brought in S$6 billion, up 12% from last year.
How to ask your landlord for a 15% rent cut
Read this article and you will negotiate yourself a better rent for your home or office in 2012.
New year, new house? Don’t buy just yet
The influx of new housing supply at the time of global economic woes might drive home prices down this year.
Raffles Place reeling from exodus of occupants to Marina Bay
The office space occupancy rate at the prime grade building fell 7.6% YoY to 89% in Q411 as major occupants transfer to other locations.
Fears abound as Singapore’s inflation jumps 6% in November
Transport costs rose the most at 12%, owing to the continued surge in petrol prices.
Fears rise as outlook on retail rents turn cautious
A cause of concern for retailers as consumers are tightening their belts amid the heightened economic uncertainty.
Will future Singapore tourists splurge or save?
Spending will increase 9% in next two years as they eat, go clubbing and travel outdoors.
Rough times ahead for Singapore's retail sector
Singaporeans will be tightening their belts, spending less on shopping next year.
Property investment sales jump 42% to a whopping S$7b in 4Q11
The commercial sector is the star performer for the quarter, surging 153% to S$3 billion.
Home sales surge 22% in November
However, worries still abound as the market is expected to slow come 2012.
Brutal six months ahead for Singapore manufacturing
Woes in first half of 2012 to cause full year contraction of 0.5%, says DBS.
Singapore businesses hiring less next year
All sectors report weaker prospects for additional staffing, with one verging on massive layoffs.