Chart of the Day

1 in 4 Australian MNEs doubt COMPASS’s impact on SG’s workforce diversity 

Only half of firms are aware of the point-based system employment framework.

Almost half of B2B companies in SG incur cross-border fees ranging US$10-US$25

The rate is above the average observed in other markets, including the US and the UK.

SG’s outbound investment drops 36.4% QoQ in 3Q23 

Year-on-year, outbound investment declined 62%.

Singapore leads FinTech SEA funding in 3Q23

The city accounted for 70% of funding in the quarter.

Number of resold million-dollar HDB flats drop 22% MoM in September

The top HDB resale flat in September was an Executive Room in Bishan St. 24.

6 in 10 firms rank financial risk as a top concern

Almost half of firms expect financial risk to affect their operations in the next 12 months.

4 in 10 SHEIN users prefer buying from sustainable brands

The ultra-fast fashion business has long faced criticism over its environmental impact.

Generative AI-driven jobs rise in SG

One in every 490 job postings in SG is related to Generative AI.

Value of M&A deals drop 65% YoY in 9M23

The number of deals likewise declined.

Equity issuances up 45% YoY in 9M23 

All equity and equity-related issuances in 9M23 raised US$2.9b.

Debt capital markets activity drops 28% YoY in 9M23

Singapore also marked its lowest first nine-month total since 2015.

What are Singaporeans' top concerns about renewable transition?

Despite concerns about transition, Singaporeans (61.6%) want fossil fuel subsidies cut.

5 in 10 employers mull hiring temporary workers

Companies in the energy and utilities sector are most likely to do so.

Chart of the Day: Visitor arrivals to SG edged down to 1.31 million in August

Overnight visitors declined by 1.06 million on a yearly basis.

S-REITs posts negative return in August

Total returns of S-REITs were at -2.5%.