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Cost pressures push more middle-income young adults into debt
Cost pressures push more middle-income young adults into debt
Loan applications from young adults have risen 140% over the last two years.
Why Singapore’s EC prices continue to climb year after year
The 9M24 average unit price is already 3.8% higher than the 2023 record.
Corporate roles gain ground in finance as demand for tech experts dips
FinTechs foresee a 4% drop in demand for tech experts.
3 factors poised to lift retail sales into Q1 2025
In September, retail sales grew by 2% YoY.
Singapore luxury homes set to benefit from UK tax change
The change will affect around 74,000 non-domiciled residents in the UK.
US election outcomes could shape Singapore equities through 2025
A Republican Party red sweep would be negative for some REITs, said DBS.
What small businesses lose by overlooking big data analytics
Only 12% of SMEs in Asia and Europe incorporate advanced data analytics in their operations.
Income-Allianz failed merger shows popular opinion is king
The deal faced backlash from Singaporeans who thought it betrayed Income’s social mission.
4-room HDB resale flats narrow price gap with 5-room units to record low
The price gap now stands at 15%.
Lower-value private homes gain demand amidst affordability concerns
Homes priced below $2m accounted for 56.9% of sales in Q3.
Consumers' excitement over AI fades as trust in responsible use declines
Comfort with AI dropped 11% over the past 12 months.
Industrial landlords adopt accommodative stance amid cost-conscious occupiers
They are offering rent-free periods, amongst others.
October BTO exercise: Which projects were the most sought-after?
The exercise achieved an application rate of four times hours before its close.
Singapore firms less keen on chatbots and digital assistants than global peers
Only five in 10 firms use GenAI tools built by others.
Manual methods still dominate Singapore's sustainability efforts despite tech advances
Five in 10 firms rely on manual processes to measure sustainability performance.
Securitisation seen as key for Singapore developers to enhance returns
DBS said restructuring could increase valuations by at least 20%.
Real estate experts predict cautious bids for Lentor and River Valley sites
The sites are likely to receive three bids at the most.
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