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Prime retail rents stable after contracting seven quarters
Prime retail rents stable after contracting seven quarters
Retailers and landlords becoming more optimistic behind higher GDP and tourist arrival estimates.
Property investors upbeat in non-residential sectors
Singapore's rising image as safe, liveable and vibrant city state seen to aid in investment activities.
STB kickstarts experiential learning F1 in Schools World Finals
Singapore offers holistic learning experience by enriching students beyond academic curriculum and help nurture life skills.
Flat launches and pre-sales experience Hungry Ghost effect
While figures in different areas in Singapore fell, launches up 40.5% in the Core Central Region.
August property prices escalate prior to cooling measures
Buying power and prices were increasing further as 88.2% saw median PSF price of over $1,000.
Global capital flows pick up in three sectors
Retail, hotel and industrial have been favourite sectors to invest in as investors diversify investments.
MAS supports global agreement on higher minimum capital standards
The new agreements will enhance global capital standards, promote a more resilient banking sector and support global economic growth.
No residential property sold at auction during Hungry Ghost Month
Sellers’ increased expectations and higher asking prices prompted one of lowest auction sale in 13 years.
Singapore's effort to stabilize property market will benefit banks
DBS, OCBC and UOB have exposures to the property market, comprising of 52%-54% of total loans.
Accountants in demand as future leaders sought
Trend was dramatic shift from last year when most organisations were merely recruiting for critical roles.
Asia Pacific CIOs increase awareness in cloud services
CIOs are adding public and private cloud delivery models to their services sourcing portfolio.
August manufacturing PMI down to 49.4
The manufacturing PMI contracted for the first time since April 2009 due to declining new orders, new export orders, output and employment.
TEE acquires Marina Bay Sands Worker's Dormitory
Marina Bay Sands previously owned the fully furnished dormitory that can house 2,280 workers.
Singapore is world's fourth largest forex centre
Singapore-based financial institutions poised to capitalise growth as average daily foreign exchange turnover volume reached US$266bln.
URA revises development charge rates
Government policy expected to produce a more moderate collective sales market over the short term.
Government acts to stabilize property market growth
Measures seen to place a check on the current exorbitant prices in the mass market.
Asians spend US$93bln on consumer technology products
GfK Asia sees growing demand for portable electronic devices in Asia as consumer spending jumps 6%.
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