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Business
Singapore's Biotech Corridor Boom: Early Movers Cash In as One-North Transforms into Asia's Innovation Powerhouse
As government backing and private capital converge on Buona Vista, established players and nimble startups are positioning themselves to dominate the next decade of life sciences innovation.
30 June 2026 at 6:04 am
Business
Singapore's Food and Hospitality Sector Signals Strong Recovery: What the Numbers Tell Us About Investment Appetite
Rising foot traffic, rental resilience, and foreign capital inflows point to a sector poised for expansion despite global uncertainty.
30 June 2026 at 6:04 am
Business
Reading the Room: What Office Market Signals Tell Us About Singapore's Economic Health
Declining vacancy rates and shifting tenant preferences across the CBD reveal how global capital flows are reshaping local commercial real estate.
30 June 2026 at 6:04 am
Business
Reading the Tea Leaves: How Singapore's Economic Indicators Signal Where Jobs Are Heading
With foreign direct investment patterns shifting and hiring freezes hitting tech hubs along the East Coast corridor, here's what the numbers tell us about employment prospects in 2026.
30 June 2026 at 6:04 am
Business
As Global Supply Chains Fracture, Singapore's Job Market Splinters Into Specialist Roles
Trade friction and geopolitical tensions are reshaping hiring across the island, creating fierce competition for niche talent while leaving generalists facing an uncertain future.
30 June 2026 at 6:04 am
Business
How Global Instability is Reshaping Singapore's Business Landscape and Bottom Lines
From currency volatility to supply-chain disruptions, the world's turmoil is forcing local firms to rethink investment strategies and adapt pricing in ways that hit consumers and entrepreneurs alike.
30 June 2026 at 6:04 am
Business
Singapore's Tourism Comeback: The Market Trends Every Hospitality Business Must Watch Now
As visitor numbers surge past pre-pandemic levels, operators along Orchard Road and beyond face new challenges—and opportunities—in a rapidly shifting travel landscape.
30 June 2026 at 6:04 am
Business
Reading the Tea Leaves: How Singapore's Small Business Owners Are Making Sense of Investment Signals
With capital flows shifting and credit conditions tightening, entrepreneurs across the island are learning to decode economic indicators that could make or break their ventures.
30 June 2026 at 6:04 am
Business
Global Uncertainty Reshapes Singapore's Office Market as Multinationals Reassess Expansion Plans
Rising geopolitical tensions and shifting trade patterns are forcing major corporations to recalibrate their Asia-Pacific footprints, with direct implications for prime office corridors from Marina Bay to Raffles Place.
30 June 2026 at 5:14 am
Business
Singapore's Cost-of-Living Squeeze Opens Window for Fintech and Budget Services—and Early Movers Are Cashing In
As household expenses rise faster than wages, a new class of financial technology and value-oriented businesses are capturing market share from traditional providers.
30 June 2026 at 5:14 am
Business
Singapore's Retail and Hospitality Sector Faces Perfect Storm of Rising Costs and Shifting Consumer Habits
Restaurant operators and retail tenants across the island are grappling with compressed margins, volatile supply chains, and changing spending patterns as the sector struggles to maintain pre-pandemic momentum.
30 June 2026 at 5:14 am
Business
Singapore's Biotech Belt: Early Movers Cash In as Emerging Island District Becomes Asia's Next Innovation Hub
With government backing and major pharma interest, entrepreneurs and landlords in the Science Park precinct are already reaping rewards from a strategic shift in how the city builds its future.
30 June 2026 at 5:14 am
Business
Singapore's Small Business Owners Face Perfect Storm of Rising Costs and Shrinking Margins in 2026
From Tiong Bahru to Geylang, entrepreneurs are grappling with escalating rents, labour shortages, and shifting consumer behaviour that threaten the viability of traditional retail and F&B ventures.
30 June 2026 at 5:14 am
Business
Singapore's Job Market Signals Growth: What Economic Indicators and Investment Flows Tell Us
As foreign capital floods into the city-state and unemployment remains historically low, here's what the numbers actually mean for workers and businesses.
30 June 2026 at 5:14 am
Business
Global Turmoil Tests Singapore's Business Resilience as Trade Routes Face New Pressure
Geopolitical tensions from the Middle East to Africa are forcing local enterprises to rethink supply chains and hedging strategies.
30 June 2026 at 5:14 am
Business
Singapore's Tourism Boom Is Rewriting the Playbook for Local Talent and Employment
As visitor numbers surge past pre-pandemic records, hospitality, retail and cultural sectors are competing fiercely for workers—reshaping wages, career paths and workplace expectations across the island.
30 June 2026 at 5:14 am
Business
Navigating Volatility: Market Trends Singapore Businesses Must Watch in H2 2026
From property cooling measures to regional currency swings, here's what's reshaping the investment landscape for enterprises across the island.
30 June 2026 at 4:52 am
Business
From Tanjong Pagar to the World: How This 32-Year-Old Founder Built Singapore's Most Promising Climate-Tech Unicorn
Emerging from a converted shophouse in the CBD, a local entrepreneur is proving Singapore's startup ecosystem can compete globally on green innovation.
30 June 2026 at 4:52 am
Business
Green Skills Gold Rush: Who's Cashing in on Singapore's Sustainability Jobs Boom
As firms race to meet ESG mandates and carbon targets, a new tier of environmental specialists commands premium salaries—and talent scouts are already hunting along Shenton Way.
30 June 2026 at 4:52 am
Business
Singapore's Food and Hospitality Sector Signals Robust Recovery: What the Investment Flows Tell Us
New capital inflows and rising consumer spending metrics suggest the island's retail-hospitality ecosystem is outperforming regional peers, but structural challenges remain.
30 June 2026 at 4:52 am
Business
Singapore's Small Business Owners Face Perfect Storm of Rising Costs and Shrinking Margins in 2026
From Tiong Bahru to Clementi, entrepreneurs grapple with landlord demands, labour shortages and subdued consumer spending.
30 June 2026 at 4:51 am
Business
Singapore's Office Market Faces a Critical Inflection Point: What Businesses Must Know Now
Rising vacancy rates and shifting tenant preferences are reshaping the commercial property landscape across the island's prime business districts.
30 June 2026 at 4:51 am
Business
How Geopolitical Chaos is Reshaping Singapore's Trade Playbook
From Middle East tensions to African instability, global crises are forcing local businesses to rethink supply chains and regional strategies.
30 June 2026 at 4:51 am
Business
Micro-Investing Boom: How Singapore's Young Professionals Are Turning Tight Budgets Into Wealth
As cost of living pressures squeeze middle-income earners, a new breed of fractional investment platforms and budgeting fintech firms are capturing market share—and early movers are already seeing strong returns.
30 June 2026 at 4:29 am
Business
Singapore's Deep Tech Boom Creates Windfall for Early Movers in Emerging Innovation Districts
As government backing and corporate investment flood unconventional neighbourhoods, property owners and service providers are cashing in on the city-state's shift towards frontier technologies.
30 June 2026 at 4:29 am
Business
Singapore's Retail and Hospitality Face Shifting Consumer Behaviour: What Businesses Must Know Now
Rising operational costs and changing dining habits are forcing establishments across Orchard Road and Marina Bay to rethink their strategies as consumer spending patterns evolve in mid-2026.
30 June 2026 at 4:29 am
Business
Global Instability Reshapes Singapore's Office Market as MNCs Reassess Footprint
Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty abroad are forcing multinational corporations to rethink their regional headquarters strategies, with direct implications for landlords across the CBD and emerging business districts.
30 June 2026 at 4:29 am
Business
Mid-Year Reality Check: What Singapore's Small Business Owners Need to Know About Market Trends Right Now
As we cross the halfway mark of 2026, shifting consumer behaviour, rising operational costs, and digital transformation are reshaping the landscape for independent retailers and service providers across the island.
30 June 2026 at 4:29 am
Business
Reading the Tea Leaves: How Singapore's Economic Signals Shape Global Investment Flows
From currency movements to port throughput, here's what the numbers tell us about where money is moving—and why it matters for the island's traders and investors.
30 June 2026 at 4:29 am
Business
From Tanjong Pagar Workshop to Tech Hub: How One Engineer is Reshaping Singapore's Green Jobs Market
A homegrown sustainability startup is hiring aggressively as Singapore's economy pivots toward clean energy, offering a blueprint for job creation in emerging sectors.
30 June 2026 at 4:28 am
Business
Why Your Favourite Hawker Stall, Hotel Room and Tourist Spot Are About to Change: What Every Singaporean Should Know
As visitor numbers surge past pre-pandemic levels, everyday residents face rising costs and crowding—but also new opportunities.
30 June 2026 at 4:05 am
Business
Why Your Neighbourhood's Shophouses and Office Blocks Matter to Your Wallet
Singapore's commercial property boom is reshaping how you shop, work, and pay rent—here's what residents should know.
30 June 2026 at 4:05 am
Business
What Every Singaporean Should Know About Rising Costs in Dining and Retail This Year
From hawker centres to shopping malls, here's how inflation and labour pressures are reshaping where and how you spend on food and goods.
30 June 2026 at 4:05 am
Business
Singapore's Trade Engine Sputters: Port Operators and Exporters Brace for a Turbulent 2026
Geopolitical tensions, supply chain fragmentation, and slowing global demand are testing the resilience of Asia's busiest trading hub.
30 June 2026 at 4:05 am
Business
Why Your Favourite Hawker Stall Owner's Rent Just Doubled—And What It Means for Your Wallet
As commercial landlords raise prices across Singapore's food courts and neighbourhood shops, small business owners are forced to choose between hiking menu prices or closing down.
30 June 2026 at 4:05 am
Business
What Every Singaporean Needs to Know About Rising Investment Costs and Your Wallet
As global financial markets shift, everyday residents face tougher choices on savings, property, and daily expenses—here's what's really happening.
30 June 2026 at 4:05 am
Business
Singapore's Innovation Districts Are Rewriting the Talent Playbook—and Reshaping the Local Job Market
As tech hubs cluster around areas like Block 71 and one-north, traditional career paths are dissolving, forcing both workers and recruiters to rethink what 'employment' means in the city-state.
30 June 2026 at 4:05 am
Business
Singapore's Office Market Faces Fresh Headwinds as Global Trade Tensions Reshape Demand
Geopolitical uncertainty and shifting corporate strategies abroad are forcing local landlords and tenants to recalibrate their expectations for the year ahead.
30 June 2026 at 3:43 am
Business
Why Your Paycheck, Job Security and Cost of Living Matter More Than Ever in Singapore's Shifting Economy
As Singapore's job market evolves, residents face tighter wage growth and fiercer competition—here's what you need to know to stay ahead.
30 June 2026 at 3:43 am
Business
From Food Court to Fine Dining: How One Changi Entrepreneur Built Singapore's Next Hospitality Empire
Chef-turned-operator transforms a modest hawker background into a thriving multi-concept F&B portfolio across the island.
30 June 2026 at 3:43 am
Business
From Shophouse to Scale-up: How One Entrepreneur is Reshaping Singapore's Climate-Tech Scene
Meet the founder turning Tiong Bahru innovation into a regional sustainability powerhouse.
30 June 2026 at 3:43 am
Business
Singapore's Job Market Faces Perfect Storm: Skills Mismatch, AI Disruption, and Wage Pressures Collide in 2026
Employers across Marina Bay and beyond grapple with a tightening labour market, rising automation fears, and the growing cost of retaining talent in a city struggling to balance growth with affordability.
30 June 2026 at 3:21 am
Business
The Micro-Entrepreneur Boom Is Quietly Reshaping Singapore's Job Market—And It's Pulling Talent in Unexpected Directions
As young professionals ditch traditional career paths for independent ventures, Singapore's hiring landscape faces its biggest shift in a decade.
30 June 2026 at 3:21 am
Business
Singapore's Biotech Belt: How Firms Are Cashing In on Asia's Life Sciences Boom
With government backing and corporate cash flooding the sector, companies along the science corridor are scaling faster than ever—and early movers are reaping the rewards.
30 June 2026 at 3:21 am
Business
Singapore's Trade Engine Sputters: How Global Headwinds Are Reshaping the City-State's Business Model
Geopolitical tensions, supply chain fragmentation, and currency volatility are forcing traders and logistics firms along Tanjong Pagar and beyond to rethink decades of strategy.
30 June 2026 at 3:21 am
Business
Retail and Hospitality Sector Braces for Tough Year as Rising Costs, Weak Spending Bite Hard
Singapore's food and retail businesses face mounting pressures from labour shortages, rent increases, and flagging consumer confidence in the second half of 2026.
30 June 2026 at 3:21 am
Business
Singapore's Business Playbook Shifts: Market Trends and What Your Company Needs to Know Right Now
As global uncertainty reshapes investment flows and local costs climb, enterprises across the island are recalibrating strategies—here's what the data reveals.
30 June 2026 at 3:21 am
Business
Global Instability Reshapes Singapore's Office Market as Firms Rethink Regional Hubs
Rising geopolitical tensions and shifting trade patterns are forcing multinational corporations to recalibrate their Asia-Pacific footprints, with direct implications for prime office space across the island.
30 June 2026 at 3:21 am
Business
From Corporate Exodus to Creative Economy: How Singapore's Micro-Entrepreneur Boom Is Reshaping the Local Talent Market
As young professionals ditch traditional careers for side hustles that turn profitable, recruiters and employers face an unprecedented challenge retaining mid-level talent.
30 June 2026 at 2:58 am
Business
Post-Pandemic Boom: Which Singapore Operators Are Cashing In on the Surging Tourist Dollar
As visitor arrivals hit record levels this year, hospitality entrepreneurs and heritage operators are racing to capture demand across the island's most coveted districts.
30 June 2026 at 2:58 am