Consumers also wanted agents to negotiate better prices and terms for their clients. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore growth, inflation forecasts cut amid geopolitical jitters
Economists have lowered their forecasts for Singapore’s growth and inflation this year and are expecting a further easing of monetary policy next month, a survey of forecasters by the Monetary ...
3 men arrested over evasion of more than $800k in cigarette duties and taxes
A total of 7,500 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes were seized during the operation in Gul Drive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
EnterpriseSG, CapitaLand Investment launch challenge to foster, identify innovative retail concepts in Singapore
Winning brands will receive up to one year’s worth of free retail space in CapitaLand malls to pilot and showcase their concepts Read more at The Business Times.
BlackRock launches hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong
SINGAPORE] BlackRock has launched an Asia-Pacific-focused hedge fund for retail investors in Singapore and Hong Kong, the world’s largest asset manager with US$11.6 trillion in assets under management ...
Retail competition aims to rejuvenate Singapore mall scene by offering free rent, financial support
SINGAPORE: Three retailers will get up to a year of free rent in prime shopping mall space and monetary support to pilot innovative concepts, as part of a competition aimed at rejuvenating Singapore's ...
Singapore’s private club 1880 shuts down
Private members' club 1880 located in Robertson Quay announced on Tuesday that it would close permanently due to 'declining patronage and spending.' ...
The UK has a lot to learn from speedy Singapore
Adopting innovation from overseas is itself a Singaporean practice. The Asian city state followed the UK’s regime for Insurance Linked Securities, such as catastrophe bonds, and ran with it. It ...
Economists cut Singapore’s 2025 growth forecast to 1.7% on geopolitical and trade tensions
The economists in the MAS survey also see growth stuck at 1.7 per cent in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore MAS survey shows economists cut GDP, inflation forecasts and see more easing
SINGAPORE: Economists have lowered their forecasts for Singapore's growth and inflation this year and are expecting a further easing of monetary policy next month, a survey of forecasters by the ...
Singapore, Thailand may see negative growth by 2026 as Asean reels from tariffs: economists
SINGAPORE] The full impact of the escalating US tariffs on Asean’s growth will likely emerge in 2026 – when the region is expected to face a sharp slowdown. Read more at The Business Times.
IPO-bound BlueStone geared for unicorn tag
Bluestone is preparing for its public market debut. 360 One and Centrum Wealth are facilitating secondary deals. These deals amount to Rs 300–350 crore. The transaction values Bluestone at Rs 10,500 ...
Overseas investors pile into ‘safe haven’ GemLife’s $750m IPO
The land lease operator’s initial share sale taps the need for affordable housing for downsizers and the demand of investors to buy into Australian housing.
Singapore new home sales fall 53% in May amid launch slowdown
Singapore’s new private home sales fell sharply in May, dropping 53% MoM to just 312 units, as developers held back launches during the general election period. ( read original story ...)
Enigmatig IPO Prices at $5 a Share, to Begin Trading June 18
International consultancy firm Enigmatig said its initial public offering of about 2.8 million Class A ordinary shares priced at $5 a share, the high end of its anticipated range. The company's shares ...
Springview wins major contract for heritage redevelopment in Singapore, stock climbs
Tuesday said that its indirect wholly owned Singapore operating subsidiary, Springview Enterprises Pte., won a major contract worth S$1.725 million. The contract is for the redevelopment of two units ...