Longer life spans causing financial stress for Singaporean retirees

This is the case for more than half of uninsured retirees in the country.

Singapore bank rankings reveal new hires surged by 5.8% in 2022

The banks’ rankings saw some slight shuffle as some banks reported lower numbers.

Cooling measures gloom Singapore’s private residential market outlook

Private residential transactions may decline up to 29% YoY in 2022.

Singapore’s ‘destination office’ marks the new return-to-work normal

Cushman & Wakefield’s new 11,400-sqft office exudes the same vibe as Singapore’s best bars.

Online buyers experience ‘shopper fatigue’ from frequent mega sales days

Experts warn that this is triggered by frequent large-scale shopping events.

Foreigners and firms face tougher scrutiny under new EP application policy

Applicants will now need to pass a points-based evaluation and meet a higher qualifying salary.

Two is better than one: Wealthbeing by AIA for High Net Worth Individuals

AIA Singapore pairs wealth and well-being together for ‘Wealthbeing’

Stricter working permit system a challenge for employers

Starting September, foreign workers will be subject to increased scrutiny under the upgraded EP application system.

The worst may be over for prime retail rents, retailers remain cautious

New additions in Orchard

Four ways the LTA plans to cut carbon emissions

LTA aims to have a 100% cleaner energy bus fleet by 2040

SG overtakes China as top startup ecosystem in Asia-Pacific

Globally, Singapore ranks 7th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022

Singapore power sector’s 2050 net zero target is ‘realistic’: experts

Transformational changes will be needed in the country’s energy value chain

How Amazon alleviates SMEs’ delivery woes

Singaporean sellers on Amazon increased 45% between 2019 and 2021

Online MBA Programmes Emerge As Pandemic Prompts Temporary Closures

Some of the top MBA providers are planning to launch online programmes in the future.

New Startup Sectors Gain Ground As Venture Capital Firms Fill Up Coffers

Specialised funds are growing larger than ever, but where does the money go?

Credit Card Revenues Threatened As Singaporean Travellers Shun Usage

Card users turn to cash as they steer clear of lofty transaction fees and poor exchange rates.

Will Co-Living Survive In Singapore's Fast-Changing Rental Market?

Landlords still favours the flexibility to cash out on their investment properties at short notice, so most developers still prefer the traditional build-to-sell model as rents continue to escalate.

Clothing Rentals Gain Popularity As Fashion Takes Over Sharing Economy

Since 2015, a number of clothing rental services have sprung up in Singapore’s retail scene.

How Singapore's $5.1B Solidarity Budget Could Tide Over Tough Times

Analysts are coining that the property, retail and financial sectors may drag Singapore’s GDP down, so the government has been ramping up its citizen’s spending power.

Hotels Bank On Contactless Tech To Entice Guests During Coronavirus Pandemic

Firms are installing self check-in kiosks, chatbots, direct booking applications, and digital in-room dining services.

Business In The Time Of Corona

The global pandemic has forced most of the world into circuit-breaking lockdowns, Singapore’s business leaders reveal how they responded and how firms are coping with it.

S-REITs to generate yields despite economic weakness

The average yields of S-REITs have bounced back to around 5.5%, despite seeing a 6.5% decline in prices early in the year, according to DBS Group Research. This figure implies a spread of over 4% against the Singapore 10-year bond yields.

Miniso seeks to attract older buyers with $2 concept stores

It aims to provide the best bang for the buck with its super cheap yet quality items.

Air New Zealand Offers More Flights To New Zealand

New non-stop flight from Singapore to Christchurch and increased capacity of Auckland route.

Asheesh Mehra Named Innovator Of The Year For Technology

The visionary and business leader co-led the founding of AntWorks with a purposeful approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Insurance Firms Tap Into Big Data For New Products

Total assets of the 50 largest insurers went down 6.47% to $217b in 2019.

IPO Market Saw Fewer Deals But Higher Proceeds In 2019

Singapore was a small dot amidst a bleak global landscape for initial public offerings (IPO) in 2019, as total proceeds rose over fourfold to $3.13b from 2018’s $730m. The number of IPOs dipped to 11 from 15 in the previous year, according to PwC Singapore.

Singapore Becomes Top Choice For Governing Law

Dispute resolution and cross-border transactionsare becoming two focal points of legal activity, largely thanks to the country’s open regime.

Investors Steer Clear Of Weak Corporate Bonds As Default Risks Rise

With a record amount of maturing debt, companies in struggling sectors will likely face refinancing risks in the new year as investors are going for higher-grade corporate bonds.

How Spacetech Is Soaring In Singapore

Many homegrown startups are looking to build cube satellites and laser quantum communication systems.