In Focus

Singapore needs 41,000 tech jobs by 2028 to support economic growth

IMF forecasts 2.5% annual growth for Singapore from 2023-2028.

Singapore’s most notable architecture professionals under 40

This year's list includes four Green Mark Accredited Professionals (GMAP).

Singapore ranks as 2nd top global hub for cross-border capital

Also in the top 10 from the Asia Pacific region are Hong Kong, Japan, and China.

Singapore port congestion may persist until year-end

Ships have had to wait for one to two days to berth amidst the Red Sea attacks.

Economy to grow by 2.6% in 2024

Singapore’s GDP is expected to grow by 2.5% in 2025.

3 trends shaping Singapore’s influencer marketing in 2024

Brands are investing more in nano-influencers for its high engagement and authenticity.

Singaporeans can’t afford testing for dementia

Over 1 in 3 indicated fear as a reason for not getting tested.

Singapore employers set to boost hiring in Q4

Hiring demand is highest in the finance and real estate sectors.

Expert warns of constrained retail growth as tourism receipts normalise

Retail sales remained weak in July, with a modest 1.0% YoY rise.

New LTV limit could slow sales of top-end HDB resale flats

The government reduced the LVT limit for HDB housing to 75%.

Singapore needs better workspaces to make burnt out citizens happy

The city-state requires more than a well-stocked pantry to deal with extreme exhaustion.

HDB resale portal unlikely to cut out property agents

The listing service replaces just a small part of the many things a realty adviser can do.

Land charge revisions reveal property market weaknesses, expert says

The government revised the LBC rates for four use groups.

6 in 10 Singaporeans say seller location will matter less by 2030

The shift reflects Singapore's expectation of a more borderless retail future.

Gen AI courses in high demand as Singapore enrollments soar 815%

Introduction to AI is amongst top courses sought by Singaporeans.

Grocery shoppers turn to house brands as food prices rise

Nine in 10 shoppers have bought house brands in the last 12 months.