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Islandwide vacancy rates for business parks inches up to 19.5% in 3Q23

The poor take-up rate in the East Planning Region affected vacancy levels.

Islandwide vacancy rates for business parks inches up to 19.5% in 3Q23

The poor take-up rate in the East Planning Region affected vacancy levels.

SG’s deal volume drops 21.3% YoY in January-October 2023 period

The decline in deals was also observed across multiple APAC markets.

Shophouse transactions fall 24.5% YoY in 9M23

Transaction value likewise fell, dropping 17.1% YoY.

Retirement planning takes a backseat amongst Singaporeans: OCBC 

Only 2 in 10 Singaporeans are on track with their retirement plans.

What is the most subscribed streaming platform in Singapore?

One in three Singaporeans are subscribed to the top platform.

Singaporean investors pour more capital on APAC properties in 1H23

Inbound capital flow in APAC from SG in 1H23 was 3% higher than its three-year average.

What are the most popular HDB towns in 3Q23?

The price of 4-room flats in the most popular town ranges from $448,000-$770,000.

Early-stage companies account for 78% of deals in SG in 9M23

There have been 358 deals in the first three quarters of the year.

Why are accounting and finance professionals in SG leaving their employers?

A quarter (25%) of professionals plan to leave their employers in the next 12 months.

Which district has the highest shophouse sales in 3Q23?

The top district accounted for 19 of the 38 shophouses sold during the quarter.

Hotel RevPAR in Singapore is highest in APAC: report

As of the end of September, Singapore’s RevPAR was US$191.6.

How Singaporeans' consideration of Deliveroo and Gojek services changed following tie-up

The partners began offering discounted rides and food to its users on 1 August.

Fewer HDB upgraders bought condos for at least $5m in 3Q23

Only 12 units were transacted for at least $5m.

Only 6 in 10 workers feel equipped for career advancement

Singapore has the lowest confidence level in APAC.

What are the most popular cuisines amongst Singaporeans?

More than half (51%) of Singaporeans consider themselves meat eaters.