"Some areas will become very central, very exclusive, very gentrified, all the rich people want to live there, developers will respond to that, and then society will change," says the Minister for ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to sign ‘green economy agreement’ with Australia during annual leaders’ talks
During their first face-to-face meeting since Anthony Albanese's election win, the prime ministers are expected to sign a new "green economy agreement" to streamline climate-friendly financing and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore to launch more diverse, accessible wellness programmes for varying health needs | Video
More diverse sports and wellness activities will soon be made available in Singapore as the Government prepares to roll out a preventive care-focused national plan in 2023. Sherlyn Seah looks at how ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore reports 1,797 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday (Sept 25)
Singapore reported 1,797 new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 1,891,341. Of the new cases, 225 cases were detected through PCR (polymerase chain reaction) tests and 1,572 ... ( read original story ...)
Concerns about housing affordability among issues raised at first Forward Singapore public engagement session
Concerns about housing affordability and the difficulty of securing a Build-to-Order flat were among several issues raised at the Ministry of National Development’s (MND) first Forward Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Carlos Sainz trains in sauna ahead of Singapore GP as drivers expect ‘extreme’ conditions
Carlos Sainz is preparing for the Singapore Grand Prix by training on an exercise bike in a sauna as he prepares for the brutal heat he and his fellow drivers are expected to encounter over the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore risks gentrification if public housing left to market sources: Desmond Lee
"Some areas will become very central, very exclusive, very gentrified, all the rich people want to live there, developers will respond to that, and then society will change," says the Minister for ... ( read original story ...)
Elderly Singapore man, aged 85, allegedly hacks and kills long-time partner after she refused to let him stay in bigger room
An 85-year-old man allegedly hacked his 79-year-old long-time partner to death with a chopper after she refused to let him occupy a bigger room in their flat. ( read original story ...)
Are foreigners really the major cause of the rise in property prices in Singapore?
Whenever private home prices start to soar in Singapore, there's a tendency to look toward foreign buyers.We were, for instance, subject to a slew of news reports about Chinese buyers rushing into the ... ( read original story ...)
Top 18 yoga studios and prices in Singapore: Yoga Movement, Yoga Inc and Hom Yoga
Want to do yoga, but don't know where to start? You're hardly alone. Even though yoga has become very mainstream in Singapore, the sheer amount of options out there makes it as confusing as ever for ... ( read original story ...)
Green deal with Singapore on busy international agenda for Albanese
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Australia next month for talks with Anthony Albanese, with the pair set to sign a new “green economy agreement” to streamline climate-friendly ... ( read original story ...)
Lewis Hamilton offered Singapore Grand Prix hope by Mercedes as Toto Wolff frustrated
Lewis Hamilton has been offered hope for next weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix after Mercedes chief Toto Wolff explained that the Marina Bay Street circuit should suit the Silver Arrows. Hamilton came ... ( read original story ...)
Most popular types of investment in Singapore (and how to get the most out of them)
We know by now that simply relying on our monthly salary isn't going to put us on the fast track to retirement or keep up with inflation (last we checked, core inflation is 4.8 per cent!).Investing is ... ( read original story ...)
‘A little bit hopeful’: Singapore minister Vivian Balakrishnan on US-China ties
Next two to three months are vital to de-escalate the situation, with opportunities to meet at upcoming summits. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore FM asks to uphold multilateral system amid unprecedented challenges
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Saturday stressed the importance of upholding the inclusive and rules-based multilateral system amid multiple challenges. "The post-World War II era ... ( read original story ...)
Activities to do in Singapore for free (we’re not kidding)
Many don’t think of Singapore as a price-friendly destination to visit over the holidays, but there are things you can do for free—literally zero Baht. Here’s a guide to some of them. One of Asia’s ... ( read original story ...)