Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Aug 18)

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Singapore exports tipped for slower growth after worse-than-expected contraction in July

[SINGAPORE] The Republic is poised for slower export growth in the second half of 2025, economists said, after last month’s numbers came in worse than expected.

More customer interest in floating-rate home loans amid Sora decline in Q2

[SINGAPORE] The local banks have observed more customer interest in home loans on floating-rate packages, following a decline in the Singapore Overnight Rate Average (Sora) in the second quarter of 2025.

Winners and losers from Prabowo’s first budget for Indonesia’s economy

[JAKARTA] Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s debut state budget has put the spotlight on food, healthcare and energy security, with analysts highlighting consumer companies, banks and energy companies as the main beneficiaries.

Bringing buzz to Woodlands, Kranji and Sembawang: Things to know

[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s northern region is set to be rejuvenated into a vibrant precinct with business and industrial districts alongside nature, housing and transport amenities. 

Singapore Shopping Centre back on the market at S$200 million

[SINGAPORE] Singapore Shopping Centre is relaunched for collective sale again – this time at a lower asking price of S$200 million, down 21.6 per cent from the S$255 million reserve price listed in its previous attempt.

Reit managers should cut acquisition and divestment fees for property transactions, do right by investors

[SINGAPORE] Want to raise money easily? Be a listed real estate investment trust (Reit) with a large asset portfolio, ample trading liquidity, good institutional investor following, an established track record, a strong sponsor and a healthy market valuation. 

STI falls 1% after Trump-Putin meeting

[SINGAPORE] Singapore shares fell on Monday (Aug 18), following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.