In Focus

Will Singapore’s equity capital markets sustain its growth in 2H23?

In 1H23, equity capital raisings by Singaporean firms totalled US$2.6b.

How many bids will the Lorong 1 Toa Payoh site attract?

Developers may bid cautiously due to recent tepid responses to GLS tenders, experts warned.

Singapore’s most outstanding architecture professionals under 40

Many of the architects included in this year’s list are involved in sustainable developments.

Biophilic design sweeps through Singapore's buildings as property owners go green

Incorporating nature-inspired building elements boosts occupant productivity, says an architecture expert.

What drove adjustment in land betterment charge rates?

Rates rose for commercial and hospitality properties but declined for residential.

Singapore's most notable real estate agents under 40

Majority of agents in the list are experts on the residential market.

Properties promoting ‘live, work and play’ gain popularity in Singapore

Homebuyers want homes that they can customise to meet their multifaceted needs.

Experts tout SG’s strata commercial spaces an ideal investment choice

Apart from delivering significant returns, this property type is not affected by the recent ABSD hike.

Retail sector offers the least work flexibility: report

Only four in 10 retail employees feel their employers offer flexibility.

Can Hong Kong’s ex-pats boost Singapore’s rental leasing volume?

Private residential transactions have dropped 1.9% QoQ in 2Q23.

3 reasons why prices will be sticky in 3Q23

Analysts have already observed price stickiness in July. 

Singapore fund flows healthy in Q2, but gains to slow in rest of 2023: analyst

Economic growth will slow in H2, which may limit the rate of market gains.

Singapore amongst world’s best 'workcation' cities: IWG

But regional peers Jakarta and Manila ranked higher on the list.