Singapore Business Review

29/12/2025

Singapore’s insurance industry rebounded in 2024, with gross premiums up 10.67% YoY as insurers expanded beyond traditional products. CEOs from Great Eastern Life, Manulife Singapore, Singlife, and an AM Best expert share insights on the industry’s outlook. sbr.com.sg/insurance/exclusive/wealth-and-retirement-products-lift-singapore-insurers-premiums?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

22/12/2025

Singapore’s hotel sector faces rising supply and softer tourist arrivals, with modest RevPAR growth expected in 2026.

Singapore’s hotel sector is entering a late-cycle phase, grappling with rising room supply and a moderation in tourist arrivals.

22/12/2025

Performance of CPF Investment Scheme funds at the end of Q3 2025 for MSCI AC ex Japan grew to 12.11% in SGD.

Performance of CPF Investment Scheme-included funds at the end of Q3 2025 for MSCI AC ex Japan grew to 12.11% in SGD.

22/12/2025

Fintechs in Singapore plan to boost hiring of subject matter experts and middle management in 2026, the SFA said.

Fintechs in Singapore plan to boost hiring of subject matter experts and middle management in 2026, the Singapore Fintech Association said.

22/12/2025

Happy holidays from Singapore Business Review! We’ll be back on 5 January 2026. sbr.com.sg/in-focus/its-most-wonderful-time-year-4?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

We’re taking the time off and will be back on 5 January 2026.

22/12/2025

Singapore’s multibillion-dollar push to revive its stock market is starting to show results, with higher trading activity, investors snapping up undervalued shares and a pickup in higher-quality listings this year, market participants said. sbr.com.sg/markets-investing/in-focus/singapores-equity-revival-gains-pace-more-ipos-expected?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

Even before the funds were fully deployed, investors had begun paying closer attention to local stocks, said Jason Saw of CGS International.

22/12/2025

Punggol, Queenstown, and Tampines will see the largest number of MOP flats in 2026.

The towns Punggol, Queenstown, and Tampines will see the largest number of minimum occupation period (MOP) flats in 2026, with 3,500, 2,500, and 2,200.

22/12/2025

Rental transactions of HDB flats is expected to rise by 2.3% to reach 37,500 in 2025, up from 36,673 recorded last year, Huttons said.

Rental transactions of HDB flats is expected to rise by 2.3% to reach 37,500 in 2025, up from 36,673 recorded last year, Huttons said.

19/12/2025

Rising costs outpace wages, leaving most Singapore workers financially strained and increasingly vulnerable. https://bit.ly/3Y1ibcg

19/12/2025

Singapore’s AI growth, worth S$198.3B by 2030, faces talent and training gaps. https://bit.ly/3MS4kCu

19/12/2025

“We anticipate starting this process in the first quarter of 2026. Once we issue our request for proposals, we will build a portfolio tailored for Singapore," Singapore GasCo Pte. Ltd. CEO Alan Heng said. sbr.com.sg/energy-offshore/exclusive/singapore-plans-long-term-lng-supply-deals?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

Singapore plans to secure long-term LNG supply contracts for its power sector starting early 2026 to support its low-carbon energy goals through 2035.

19/12/2025

Singapore’s non-oil exports are expected to stay steady in 2026, but analysts warn that volatile sectors like pharmaceuticals could temper growth. sbr.com.sg/shipping-marine/in-focus/exports-remain-steady-in-2026-volatile-factors-threatens-growth?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=organic_social&utm_medium=articles_2025

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) are projected to remain steady in 2026, with growth expected at 3%, following an estimated 4% rise in 2025.