Navigating Volatility: Market Trends Singapore Businesses Must Watch in H2 2026
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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.
Business30 June 2026Green 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.
Business30 June 2026Singapore'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.
Business30 June 2026Yoga and meditation in Singapore's heat: Evidence-based tips that actually work for our local conditions
Forget Instagram-perfect studio sessions—here's how to build a sustainable practice in tropical humidity, tight schedules, and HDB living.
Wellness30 June 2026Eating Well in Singapore: Evidence-Based Nutrition Tips That Actually Work in Our Heat and Humidity
Forget generic diet advice—here's what research shows works for tropical living, hawker culture, and our unique food environment.
Wellness30 June 2026Beyond Your Apartment: A Practical Guide for Expats Ready to Explore Singapore
From hawker centres to hidden neighbourhoods, here's how newcomers can move beyond survival mode and genuinely experience island life.
30 June 2026Getting Around Singapore: The Complete Cost and Access Guide Before You Go
From the MRT to taxis and beyond, here's what you need to know about fares, payment systems, and navigating the city efficiently.
30 June 2026Singapore'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.
Business30 June 2026New Singapore Developments: What Investor Yields Tell Us About Returns
As construction approvals climb, savvy investors are parsing rental income against rising construction costs to gauge real project profitability.
Property30 June 2026Jurong's Next Wave: How New Developments Are Reshaping Affordability in Singapore's Emerging Hub
As major residential projects take shape across Jurong and Tengah, the property landscape is shifting—but not always in the direction first-time buyers hoped.
Property30 June 2026Why Singapore's Fashion Designers Are Finally Getting Global Recognition—And What That Means Locally
A confluence of government support, younger talent, and international platforms is turning the island into a credible player in the global creative economy.
30 June 2026Behind the Stalls: How Singapore's Markets Shape the Soul of Their Neighbourhoods
From Tiong Bahru's vintage collectors to Geylang's textile traders, local markets reveal the authentic character and tight-knit communities that define Singapore's most vibrant districts.
30 June 2026Singapore'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.
Business30 June 2026By the Numbers: What Singapore's Migration Data Reveals About Our Evolving Communities
Fresh statistics paint a picture of how foreign-born residents are reshaping Singapore's neighbourhoods, workplaces and social fabric.
News30 June 2026First-Time Buyer Wins: How New Grant Rules and Planning Moves Are Reshaping Singapore's Entry Market
Recent policy tweaks to housing grants and infrastructure planning are quietly reshaping where—and how affordably—young couples can secure their first home.
Property30 June 2026Your Weekend Escape Plan: A Practical Guide for Singaporeans Ready to Explore Beyond the Usual
From hidden nature trails to underrated cultural gems, here's how to maximise your downtime without burning through your savings or spending hours in traffic.
30 June 2026How Tiong Bahru's Informal Mutual Aid Networks Became a Model for Organised Community Care
What started as neighbours helping neighbours during the pandemic has evolved into a structured grassroots movement that's reshaping how Singapore's older districts support their most vulnerable residents.
News30 June 2026From Expat Hub to Inclusive Social Space: How Clarke Quay Is Reinventing Its Nightlife Identity
Singapore's riverside entertainment district is ditching its reputation as a tourist trap, embracing craft cocktails, live music venues, and community-focused spaces that appeal to locals and visitors alike.
30 June 2026Tengah's Next Chapter: How Upcoming MRT Links and Mixed-Use Hubs Are Reshaping West Singapore's Property Landscape
With the Tengah-Aerospace hub and Circle Line extension on the horizon, early-mover investors are positioning themselves ahead of a neighbourhood transformation.
Property30 June 2026From Riverfront Tensions to Green Plans: How Singapore's Town Councils Got Here
A decade of neighbourhood disputes, evolving governance structures, and shifting priorities has reshaped how local leaders approach urban planning and community engagement.
News30 June 2026What auction gavel falls and price tags are signalling about Singapore's ultra-luxury market
Recent transactions in the Island's most coveted enclaves reveal a market that has shifted—and savvy investors are already reading the signs.
Property30 June 2026First-Time Landlord? Your Guide to Navigating Singapore's Investment Property Yields
With median condo prices hovering around $1.8 million and rental yields tightening, aspiring investor-owners need a clear roadmap to make smart decisions in today's market.
Property30 June 2026From Park Runs to Coastal Trails: How Outdoor Fitness is Reshaping Singapore's Wellness Culture
Joggers and fitness enthusiasts are abandoning treadmills for Singapore's expanding network of running routes, transforming public spaces into open-air wellness hubs.
Wellness30 June 2026Changi Airport's Terminal 5 Hits Major Milestone as Cross-Island Line Expansion Accelerates This Week
Singapore's ambitious infrastructure push forges ahead with crucial project updates affecting transport connectivity and aviation capacity across the island.
News30 June 2026After Three Years of Record Crime Gains, Singapore Faces Critical Decisions on Policing Strategy
As violent crime rates stabilise but cybercrime surges, authorities must choose between expanding enforcement capacity or shifting resources toward prevention in dense urban neighbourhoods.
News30 June 2026Rental squeeze: How Singapore's tight housing market is reshaping the game for tenants and landlords
With HDB resale prices climbing and condo affordability stretched, the rental sector is experiencing unprecedented pressure on both sides of the lease.
Property30 June 2026Tiong Bahru's Quiet Revolution: How a Heritage Neighbourhood Became the City's Most Liveable Village
Once overlooked by younger residents, this pre-war enclave is experiencing a renaissance—and locals say it's the antidote to Singapore's relentless pace.
30 June 2026Singapore's Parks Have Quietly Transformed: Here's Why Locals Can't Stay Away
From revamped waterfront promenades to tech-enabled green spaces, Singapore's outdoor living scene has shifted dramatically—and residents are embracing it like never before.
30 June 2026Singapore's Green Momentum Accelerates: Major Sustainability Wins This Week
From downtown district cooling to expanded recycling schemes, the city-state marks significant progress toward its 2030 climate targets.
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