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Singapore PMI down 0.5 point to 50.3 in April

Singapore PMI down 0.5 point to 50.3 in April

Moderating growth in the new orders, exports, factory output, inventory and employment level dragged monthly figures.

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How ING Singapore is leading 600-strong staff against disruption

Its wholesale banking unit is ditching the pyramid structure in favour of self-steering teams.

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Why auctions are failing to take off even as listings rise

The aggregate value of properties sold at auctions fell 26.1% to 11.57m in Q1.

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Singapore splurges $2.8b on FX fees yearly: report

The average consumer spends 15 times as much as companies in FX fees per dollar remitted.

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Behind Grab's push for more diverse workspaces

GrabFood has around 20 riders with physical disabilities carrying out food deliveries.

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How Shimizu Corporation plans to give Singapore more space by the sea

Its floating city project, Green Float, can house up to 50,000 people.

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Why do Singapore firms still struggle to retain talent?

Efficient onboarding processes and sustained employee engagement efforts are key.

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Singapore's grocery market to be worth $9.9b by 2023

Singapore is expected to rank as the 23rd largest grocery market in Asia.

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Singapore still trails Switzerland in talent competitiveness

The Lion City ranked 26th in its ability to retain skilled workers.

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Banks set for Q1 profit boost as corporate loans and wealth income recover

Trading and wealth management income may have rebounded between 10-36% in Q1.

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Investors to shift focus from home market to commercial sectors in Q2

Offices are expected to lure more investments thanks to recovering rents.

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Developers pin hopes on new projects as residential market stabilises

Upcoming launches include Avenue South Residence, Meyerhouse and 333 Thomson Road.

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Property investment sales jumped 34% to $6.3b in Q1

State tenders surged to $3.1b from $110m in Q4 2018.

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Grocery players' struggles hold firm despite store supply spike

The sharp 4% growth of outlets in 2018 marks the sector's cyclical problem as supply has only grown 1.6% for the past five years, an analyst said.

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Secondary property sellers pressured to slash asking prices: report

NUS’ index recorded a 25.03% QoQ drop secondary sales even as prices eased 0.5%.

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4 in 5 users willing to shell out 10% more in co-living facilities

Expats with cash to burn are primarily driving demand for co-living set-ups.

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Singapore's weakening economy to bounce back in Q2

A stable currency and sustained spending will prop up the slowing economy.

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