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Manufacturing stocks lodge weakest January performance since 2016

The iEdge SG Adv Manufacturing Index recorded a 6.4% decline.

Property investment volume drops 30.6% YoY to $20.8b in 2023

GLS tenders accounted for 37.2% of total investment last year.

S-REITs post negative returns in January

Total returns of S-REITs were at -4.6%.

How much do advertisers spend on digital ads?

Digital spending makes up 59.7% of total ad spend in Singapore.

Green building adoption in Singapore nears 80%

In APAC, SG stands as the 7th top market for green building adoption.

Lower property tax to benefit most private owners

Singapore will likely see a 20%-30% lower property tax in 2025.

MNCs offer more flexible working days than local companies: Hays

Only two in 10 MNCs require their workers to report five days a week in the office.

Logistics rents climb 8% YoY in 2H23

Singapore had the sixth-highest rent growth in APAC.

Streaming Battle: Netflix retains its crown in Singapore

The platform saw a 3% growth in its market share in 4Q23.

Singapore leads commercial real estate investments in APAC

Commercial investment volume in Singapore grew 462% QoQ and 110% YoY in 4Q23.

Almost half of employers still reluctant to use AI in recruitment

Employers who have utilised AI do so for shortlisting, amongst others.

7 in 10 SMEs plan to do more business internationally

Given this, more firms have been using apps for cross-border payments.

Manufacturing sector firms 'cautiously positive’ about business in 1H24

A net weighted balance of 10% expects an improved situation.