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Singapore’s real estate sector grows 3.5% YoY in Q4 2024
Singapore’s real estate sector grows 3.5% YoY in Q4 2024
It was driven by increased private residential, commercial, and industrial segment activities.
12 Sky Eden@Bedok retail units on the market for $45.2m
The units have a total combined strata area of approximately 11,193 sq. ft.
Electronics sector loses momentum as NODX slips in January: expert
NODX contracted by -3.3% MoM in January, marking the first decline after two months of growth.
New launches, lower rates drive January home sales surge: analysts
For the remainder of 2025, market watchers expect steady demand as interest rates ease and new launches hit the market.
Grade A office rents to stay stable in 2025 amidst strong leasing
Despite supply-side challenges, positive rent reversions remain likely in 2025.
Singapore’s 2025 growth forecast cut to 2.6% amidst trade headwinds
It also revised down the 3-month Singapore Overnight Rate Average (SORA) forecast to 2.55% by the end of 2025.
Singapore is Southeast Asia's leading source of cyberattacks
Around 21.9 million attacks originated from the country.
Singapore’s Digital Government Index rises to 62.1 in 2025
Whilst Customer Experience and Digital Equity showed positive growth, Site Performance declined.
Foreign buyers snap up 13 units in January, CCR leading demand
Six of the 13 purchases made by foreign buyers were in the Core Central Region (CCR).
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.62%; Top stock is HongkongLand USD
HongkongLand USD is the top stock with a 3.22% increase.
SAM Holdings reports $12.64 net loss in H2 2024.
The group’s current liabilities now exceed its current assets.
7 in 10 say high agent bank fees deter investment
96% of CPF members are aware that they can invest their CPF monies.
LHN Group acquires Geylang property for $30m via joint venture
The JV company paid $3m, representing 10% of the purchase price.
Business park vacancy rate hits 14-year high in Q4 2024
The vacancy rate for the period reached 22.1%.
OUE Limited expects net loss for FY 2024 amidst slowdown in China property market
This comes after a net profit of $81.1m in 2023.
Marco Polo Marine’s Q1 2025 revenue drops 11% YoY
The group expects better performance in H2 2025 as recent investments yield returns.
Singapore to establish new communicable diseases agency in April
The CDA will focus on prevention, preparedness, detection, response, and enablement.
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