In this issue

Singapore Business Review Q2 2020

Business in the time of Corona
Staff surveys not hitting the mark
Singapore's new digital banking regulation
Hospitality survey unveiled
MBA programmes up close

S-REITs to generate yields despite economic weakness

The average yields of S-REITs have bounced back to around 5.5%, despite seeing a 6.5% decline in prices early in the year, according to DBS Group Research. This figure implies a spread of over 4% against the Singapore 10-year bond yields.

4 mins

Miniso seeks to attract older buyers with $2 concept stores

It aims to provide the best bang for the buck with its super cheap yet quality items.

3 mins

New Startup Sectors Gain Ground As Venture Capital Firms Fill Up Coffers

Specialised funds are growing larger than ever, but where does the money go?

6 mins

Credit Card Revenues Threatened As Singaporean Travellers Shun Usage

Card users turn to cash as they steer clear of lofty transaction fees and poor exchange rates.

5 mins

Clothing Rentals Gain Popularity As Fashion Takes Over Sharing Economy

Since 2015, a number of clothing rental services have sprung up in Singapore’s retail scene.

5 mins

Business In The Time Of Corona

The global pandemic has forced most of the world into circuit-breaking lockdowns, Singapore’s business leaders reveal how they responded and how firms are coping with it.

10+ mins

Hotels Bank On Contactless Tech To Entice Guests During Coronavirus Pandemic

Firms are installing self check-in kiosks, chatbots, direct booking applications, and digital in-room dining services.

5 mins

Will Co-Living Survive In Singapore's Fast-Changing Rental Market?

Landlords still favours the flexibility to cash out on their investment properties at short notice, so most developers still prefer the traditional build-to-sell model as rents continue to escalate.

5 mins

Online MBA Programmes Emerge As Pandemic Prompts Temporary Closures

Some of the top MBA providers are planning to launch online programmes in the future.

5 mins

How Singapore's $5.1B Solidarity Budget Could Tide Over Tough Times

Analysts are coining that the property, retail and financial sectors may drag Singapore’s GDP down, so the government has been ramping up its citizen’s spending power.

4 mins

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