Singapore retail sales rebound in March, up 1.1% after prior dip

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MON, MAY 5, 2025 Top Stories Singapore retail sales rebound in March, up 1.1% after prior dip [SINGAPORE] The Republic's retail sales rose 1.1 per cent in March, reversing February's 3.5 per cent decline, data from the Department of Statistics (SingStat) showed on Monday (May 5). Far East Organization puts Tuas asset with big redevelopment potential on the market [SINGAPORE] Far East Organization has put on the market a sizeable industrial property in Tuas with substantial redevelopment potential. Singapore dollar surges against US dollar as Asia currencies rally on trade hopes [SINGAPORE] Asian currencies rallied on Monday (May 5) on hopes of a thaw in the US-China trade war and regional tariff deals with the Trump administration. As T-bill, SSB yields fall, here's where to invest for higher yields: analysts [SINGAPORE] Yields are steadily declining, which is bad news for investors looking for a safe corner to park their cash. Gates Foundation to open office in Singapore – its 12th worldwide [SINGAPORE] The Gates Foundation – one of the world's largest private philanthropic organisations – will be opening an office in Singapore, said Bill Gates on Monday (May 5). Grab appoints Alejandro Osorio as new managing director for Singapore [SINGAPORE] Ride-hail and delivery giant Grab announced on Monday (May 5) that Alejandro Osorio has been appointed as managing director of Grab Singapore. PODCAST Market Focus Daily: Monday, May 5, 2025 Weak US dollar sends Asian currencies up; Taiwan markets roiled as Taiwan dollar surges in panic buy; Analysts warn that DBS, OCBC, UOB may cut guidance in Q1 as macro uncertainty weighs on outlook. Other Good Reads Asean Business Business insights centering on South-east Asia's fast-growing economies. Breakfast Brief All the latest news you need to know to start your day, right in your inbox. Property Insights Get an exclusive analysis of real estate and property news in Singapore and beyond. MORE NEWSLETTERS FOLLOW US DOWNLOAD THE BT APPS ABOUT US CONTACT US HELP TERMS & CONDITIONS DATA PROTECTION POLICY ADVERTISE WITH US You are receiving this e-mail because you subscribed to the BT Breakfast Brief. We're keeping you updated with our Daily Debrief, which helps you catch up with breaking news you may have missed. If you no longer wish to receive the Daily Debrief, please click the link below to unsubscribe. If you want to unsubscribe from this mailing list,click here.