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Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats
Subsidised resale homes draw buyers from private flats
The policy boosts turnover by pulling demand forward, not by lifting volumes long term.
Singapore insurers and banks expect slower profits in 2026
Finance confidence slipped to 54.3 in Q4 2025, whilst the wider economy rose to 52.1
Underinsurance crisis leaves 1 in 7 Australian homes unprotected
APRA warns coverage gaps will hit 25% by year 2050.
LNG bunkering rules raise costs and lock suppliers into full value chain
They must own or charter LNG bunkering vessels and secure storage and delivery capacity.
Singapore’s finance sector hit by the second-highest job cuts rate
Employment reductions place services near the top of the industry ranking.
Severe storms drive $60b in insured catastrophe losses
Hail events dominate payouts, accounting for up to 80% of related claims.
Hack on four Singapore telcos shifts focus beyond perimeter defences
Device and cloud security are emerging weak spots.
1 in 5 of Australians regret no insurance as premiums rise 4.41%
Average policyholders already pay about $164.2 monthly for coverage.
OUE Healthcare opens Singapore’s first private sleep lab
About 30% of adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea.
Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.
Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
Carbon tax, green imports raise cost, compliance risks
Narrowly focusing on the tax overlooks the full economic picture.
China's dining sector returns to ‘neutral’ as policy easing lifts demand
Restaurant sales growth was up 4.8% in the first two months of 2026.
Charging and cost hurdles temper Singapore’s EV momentum
Operators and consumers plan around stable incentives and infrastructure.
Banks face budget squeeze from AI and legacy systems
Corporate IT allocations are projected to keep climbing through 2027.
Insurers face 13.8% IT surge as legacy systems drag
Property and casualty carriers are also projected to post a 12.9% rise this year.
Singapore banking sentiment slips in Q4 2025
Banking and insurance posted 55.7 whilst the wider business reading climbed to 53.4.
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