Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Singapore, updated continuously by our newsroom.
Singapore’s well-known coffee brand, Alchemist, has successfully launched in Japan, marking its first venture outside its home country. The company inaugurated its two international outlets in Tokyo, thereby cementing its global footprint. New Store Locations…
Singapore is making waves in the luxury market, clinching the top spot for the highest prices in cars and women’s handbags, along with strong performances in women’s shoes and property costs, according to the Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2025 released…
Last year, the median price of apartments in Singapore stood at a formidable 4.3 times the median annual household income, according to the recently published 2025 Asia Pacific Home Attainability Index from the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a distinguished…
Gross gaming revenue in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines is on track to match or even surpass pre-pandemic levels, thanks to a surge in visitation and a thriving domestic market, as revealed in a recent report by S&P Global. The research underscores…
OCBC Bank (Hong Kong) has embarked on an ambitious journey, establishing a new department dedicated to providing loans for serial entrepreneurs in the bustling city. This strategic move aims to bolster support for the thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in…
Singapore’s exclusive members’ club 1880 is gearing up for a surprising comeback this August, just weeks after announcing its sudden closure. Nestled along the scenic Robertson Quay, a bustling destination along the Singapore River, 1880 will reestablish its…
Saving for that dream vacation has officially eclipsed financial security as the leading aspiration for wealth among investors. In a revealing study by HSBC, Singapore is crowned as Asia’s premier offshore wealth destination. Singapore’s Winning Streak in…
Singtel and Lendlease have officially embarked on an ambitious project, breaking ground on the SGD 3-billion Comcentre, which aspires to be Singapore’s first fully carbon-neutral development. This landmark project promises to reshape the urban landscape by…
In an ever-evolving financial landscape, Bank of Singapore (BOS) is making waves with its newly unveiled asset allocation framework, a culmination of rigorous research and stress-testing involving 120,000 portfolios over the past year. This innovative…
Singapore’s Retail Sector in May In May, Singapore’s retail sector, excluding sales of motor vehicles, saw a stable performance. This follows a 0.8% growth in April and an increase of 0.7% in March. The data was gathered and released by the Department of…
Singapore’s luxury retail market is poised for a remarkable rebound, with projections indicating a 7% growth from last year, according to Bloomberg, which cites data from analytics firm Euromonitor International. This upward trend could lead the city-state…
Cybercriminal strategies increasingly shift in Singapore, revealing vulnerabilities amidst a surge in human-led attacks. In a striking revelation, the LexisNexis Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report APAC 2025 underscores a significant shift in the cyber threat…
In a gradual shift, private home prices in Singapore edged up by a modest 0.5% during the second quarter of 2025, marking a slowdown from the more robust 0.8% growth seen in the previous quarter. According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and the…
In the latest financial report, telecommunications titan Singtel announced that its CEO, Yuen Kuan Moon, received a total compensation of SGD 8.2 million (approximately US$6.4 million) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, marking a notable 16% increase…
In May, Singapore saw an unprecedented increase in the proportion of renewable energy in its power generation mix, according to recent market data analysis. This considerable achievement is attributed to the country’s efforts to scale up solar power…
In a recent release from the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the Asian Cities Internationality Index has revealed its latest rankings, ultimately declaring Hong Kong the leading city in Asia with a score of 73.7 out of 100. The dynamic city narrowly…
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