Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 25)

Stories you might have missed

Singapore factory output eases to 9.8% in September after August’s surprise surge

ELECTRONICS production grew just 1.9% year on year, compared with 50% in August.

Condo prices up in Q3, but landed properties drag overall figure down by 0.7%; rents rise 0.8%

RENTS rose for the first time since Q3 2023, turning around from the previous quarter’s 0.8 per cent decline.

Plug-in hybrid bus technology on rapid growth track in Singapore

CHINA bus manufacturers Zhongtong and Yutong claim that these buses halve operators’ fuel bills.

 ‘Are you on Xiaohongshu?’ More brands take to Chinese social media platform to woo mainland Chinese shoppers in Singapore

BUT mastering the platform requires different strategies; brands that engage in false or exaggerated advertising claims could be banned.

A tale of two wineries

TWO cult wineries in Northern California showcase radically different winemaking philosophies and business models.