In Focus
What's the saving grace of CapitaMall Trust?
Lower occupancies are darkening the short-term horizon for its existing malls but DBS sees an offsetting upside.
What's the saving grace of CapitaMall Trust?
Lower occupancies are darkening the short-term horizon for its existing malls but DBS sees an offsetting upside.
From luxury to mass market: All home property will fall
No segment will be spared in the approaching 2012 demand drought, says Colliers.
Primary home crash seen in 2012
Only 12,000 primary homes is expected to be sold this year far below the usual 16,000 levels.
SGX retreats while China Sky lawyer seeks further instructions
Whatever happened during the closed hearing on 16 January 2012 must have worked.
Behind closed doors: Closed hearing set as SGX sues Chinese firm
The company was described as “so defiant” and “testing the will and limits” of the bourse.
Investors unanimously bearish on Singapore property: CIMB
Bleak market outlook adopted as steep price declines hit the residential sector.
Expect further downward pressure on rents: CBRE
Office vacancy rate increased by 40 basis points over Q4 as a result of weakening demand.
SMRT debacle: Government to thoroughly review penalty framework
Plus the Committee of Inquiry will hold its hearings in public.
Singapore telcos starting to feel the pressure
It's a do-or-die year for all three telcos to monetize data usage growth.
Singapore property developers are losing momentum
As residential property prices grew a measly 0.2% in 4Q11.
US visitors to Singapore slumped 14% in 3Q11
But overall tourism brought in S$6 billion, up 12% from last year.
How to ask your landlord for a 15% rent cut
Read this article and you will negotiate yourself a better rent for your home or office in 2012.
New year, new house? Don’t buy just yet
The influx of new housing supply at the time of global economic woes might drive home prices down this year.
Raffles Place reeling from exodus of occupants to Marina Bay
The office space occupancy rate at the prime grade building fell 7.6% YoY to 89% in Q411 as major occupants transfer to other locations.
Fears abound as Singapore’s inflation jumps 6% in November
Transport costs rose the most at 12%, owing to the continued surge in petrol prices.
Fears rise as outlook on retail rents turn cautious
A cause of concern for retailers as consumers are tightening their belts amid the heightened economic uncertainty.
Will future Singapore tourists splurge or save?
Spending will increase 9% in next two years as they eat, go clubbing and travel outdoors.