Sales of private residential units fell 58.4 per cent in December from a month earlier as the higher levy dampened demand The stamp duty on foreign buyers was raised in December from 20 per cent to 30 ... ( read original story ...)
Ascott opens first coliving property in Singapore’s research and innovation hub one-north
CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has launched lyf one-north Singapore, its first coliving property in one-north, Singapore’s ... ( read original story ...)
A 33-year-old YouTuber from Singapore accused of offering money to underage boys for sexual acts is expected to plead guilty, his lawyer said
Dee Kosh has been accused of multiple sex offenses, including offering cash to multiple boys under the age of 18 for sexual acts. ( read original story ...)
‘Non Fungible Penny’ – Hybrid-NFT of New Gold Penny of Henry III Successfully Bought at GBP18,000 at Spink Auction
Non Fungible Penny' - Hybrid-NFT of New Gold Penny of Henry III Successfully Bought at GBP18,000 at Spink Auction. SINGAPORE, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Metaverse Blockchain F ... ( read original story ...)
Temasek Buys Bridgepoint’s Element Materials in $7 Billion Deal
Singapore state-owned investor Temasek Holdings Pte has bought testing company Element Materials Technology from buyout firm Bridgepoint Group Plc for an undisclosed amount. ( read original story ...)
330,000 visitors, led by Chinese tourists, to Singapore in 2021: STB
Singapore saw just 330,000 international visitor arrivals and an estimated $1.9 billion in tourism receipts last year, a fraction of its tourism performance pre-pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore unexpectedly tightens monetary policy to fight inflation
Analysts expect further action by the Monetary Authority of Singapore at its semi-annual policy meeting in April. ( read original story ...)
Singapore tightens in surprise move
Singapore has unexpectedly tightened monetary policy to join the global fight against accelerating inflation, sending its currency to the strongest since October last year. The Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to pump $12.4 billion in Indonesia’s green economy, logistics port hub
The two countries also hope to enhance their cooperation in the provision of low-carbon energy. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: A NTU scientist is accused of sending message proposing cash offer to 12-year-old girls for sex
A scientist from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) was hauled to a Singapore district court on Tuesday (Jan 25) after he allegedly sent a message to a foreign mobile phone number telling the ... ( read original story ...)
5,996 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths reported in Singapore
SINGAPORE: Singapore reported 5,996 new COVID-19 cases as of noon on Tuesday (Jan 25), comprising 5,578 local and 418 imported infections. The infections include t ... ( read original story ...)
66% of 5,992 new COVID cases in Singapore detected via ART
Of the new cases, 5,578 cases are local, comprising 1,662 detected by PCR tests while 3,916 were detected by ART. ( read original story ...)
Wealth tax Singapore: How it could affect the property market
What is a wealth tax, and what will it look like if implemented in Singapore? A look at wealth tax pros and cons and possible effects on our property market. ( read original story ...)
Singapore: Inflation accelerated in December – UOB
Barnabas Gan, Economist at UOB Group, reviews the latest inflation figures in Singapore. Key Takeaways “Singapore’s consumer prices rose at its fastest rate since Feb 2013 at ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to pump US$12.4 billion in Indonesia’s green economy, logistics port hub
Singapore will be investing US$9.2 billion (S$12.4 billion) to support green investment and build a logistics port hub in Indonesia, President Joko Widodo said on Tuesday (Jan 25). ( read original story ...)
Singapore, Colombia sign MOU to boost trade, energy and tech collaboration
Colombia was Singapore's sixth largest trading partner in Latin America and the Caribbean last year. . Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)