Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Apr 6)

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Singapore retail sales jump 8.3% in February, boosted by Chinese New Year

[SINGAPORE] Retail sales in Singapore surged 8.3 per cent year on year in February, supported by the shift in Chinese New Year timing from January in 2025 to February this year.

Hong Leong Holdings to launch Tengah Garden Residences with prices from S$1,779 psf

[SINGAPORE] Hong Leong Holdings will commence previews for Tengah Garden Residences on Saturday (Apr 11), with prices starting at S$1,779 per square foot (psf).

Singapore property investment sales hit record S$15.4 billion in Q1, but Iran war could derail momentum: Knight Frank

[SINGAPORE] Real estate investment sales were up 166.5 per cent year on year to S$15.4 billion in Q1, from S$5.8 billion. This was the biggest first quarter figure on record, based on Knight Frank’s Investment Report released on Monday (Apr 6).

Indonesia to let airlines increase fuel surcharges as aviation costs soar

[JAKARTA] Indonesia will allow airlines to raise fuel surcharges in a bid to cushion the impact of soaring aviation fuel prices triggered by the war in the Middle East, as higher energy costs squeeze carriers’ operating margins.

Singapore businesses prefer government aid to offset Iran war costs: SCCCI poll

[SINGAPORE] More than 90 per cent of businesses in Singapore picked government grants and subsidies to offset increased costs as their most preferred form of support amid the ongoing geopolitical conflict, based on a poll by the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) released on Monday (Apr 6).

New senior counsel Danny Ong calls on lawyers to dare to be unconventional in modern legal landscape

[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s lawyers can no longer afford to be just well-schooled in legal matters, with the profession demanding them to step out of their comfort zones and think beyond technical skills, said Danny Ong, the sole senior counsel appointed in 2026.