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HDB resale portal unlikely to cut out property agents

The listing service replaces just a small part of the many things a realty adviser can do.

HDB resale portal unlikely to cut out property agents

The listing service replaces just a small part of the many things a realty adviser can do.

Land charge revisions reveal property market weaknesses, expert says

The government revised the LBC rates for four use groups.

6 in 10 Singaporeans say seller location will matter less by 2030

The shift reflects Singapore's expectation of a more borderless retail future.

Gen AI courses in high demand as Singapore enrollments soar 815%

Introduction to AI is amongst top courses sought by Singaporeans.

Grocery shoppers turn to house brands as food prices rise

Nine in 10 shoppers have bought house brands in the last 12 months. 

SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics

It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.

Over half of S’pore companies not reporting Scope 3 emissions

This is expected to improve as exchanges make reporting mandatory.

F&B profits “erode” as customer pool stagnates

The number of new F&B establishments was unmatched by the growth of tourists and locals.

Where are the wealthy spending more?

A recent report shows that 68% of the affluent in Singapore and Hong Kong plan to spend more.

New HDB cooling measures may fail to curb price rises, expert warns

Amongst measures is the lowering of the LTV ratio for HDB loans to 75%.

5 challenges threaten Singapore workers’ willingness to engage in business travel

Seven in 10 workers consider business travel essential for career advancement.

Delayed rate cuts stall significant recovery in the private residential market

Experts project a full-year sales volume of 5,000 to 6,200 units.

Startup pioneers AI to detect accounting fraud

Transparently.AI identifies red flags far in advance of a corporate collapse.

More Singaporeans embrace gig work for flexibility and autonomy

The increase is evident in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.

Singapore retailers told to step up as RTS link with Johor Bahru looms

Shops should add value and cut costs to battle their lower-priced rivals.

Why the Superfluid Model is essential for Singapore's public services

Adopting generative AI and Web3 tools can strengthen the superfluid model.