The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented contraction in economic activity and heightened risks to global financial stability, Singapore’s central bank said. ( read original story ...)
More expats from Hong Kong turning to Singapore property market
Of the total sales registered in the first nine months of 2020, 260 units were snapped up by foreigners. Buyers from China or Hong Kong accounted for 75% of foreign buyers. ( read original story ...)
Non-bank financial institutions to get access to FAST, PayNow
SINGAPORE: From February next year, eligible non-bank financial institutions will have direct access to retail payment services like Fast and ... ( read original story ...)
HUDC Flats in Singapore: The “OG” Public Housing For Our Sandwich Class
HUDC flats were a HDB flat type designed for ‘sandwich class’ Singaporeans and have since been discontinued. Today, they’re known for their en bloc potential. Here’s what you need to know about HUDC ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore Office REITs Live On in Post-Virus World
The office may never reach its past heights in the post-pandemic world but the outlook for Singapore and Hong Kong offices is promising. ( read original story ...)
Allianz Fund in Talks to Buy Half-Stake in Singapore’s OUE Bayfront
An Allianz Real Estate fund backed by Korea's NPS is in talks to buy a stake in Singapore's OUE Bayfront from OUE Commercial REIT. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Trounces Hong Kong in ULI APAC Real Estate Investment Poll
Singapore topped the list of Asia Pacific cities ranked by their property investment prospects by in a survey the Urban Land Institute (ULI). ( read original story ...)
Philippine property startup Aqwire nets $2.1m in series A round led by Spiral Ventures
Aqwire, a property and fintech platform based in the Philippines, announced that it has raised US$2.1 million in a series A equity financing round led by Singapore-based VC firm Spiral Ventures. ( read original story ...)
Is It Ideal to Live Near Malls in Singapore?
Many home buyers want to live near shopping malls in Singapore. In the PropertyGuru Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2020, 61% of respondents said one of their top two priorities is the proximity to F&B ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Trounces Hong Kong in ULI Poll of APAC Real Estate Investors
Singapore topped the list of Asia Pacific cities ranked by their property investment prospects by in a survey the Urban Land Institute (ULI). ( read original story ...)
What China Investment Corporation’s deal in Sydney says about Asia’s property market
China’s sovereign wealth fund’s acquisition of an additional stake in an office tower in Sydney’s central business district is symptomatic of the state of the property market in the region, which has ... ( read original story ...)
Guide to Buying Overseas Property – Plus, 7 International Projects in AVPE 2020
In our Consumer Sentiment Study H2 2020, nearly 40% Singaporeans plan to purchase property overseas. If you’re thinking of investing in a home overseas, here's a guide on what to consider and 7 ... ( read original story ...)
Suite Life: Urbane retreat at Andaz Singapore
So many staycays, so little time. What makes this hotel special? The Andaz chain is the younger, hipper offshoot of the Hyatt and the name is Hindi for "personal style". There's lots of it in the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore is exploring wholesale CBDC, local exec says
Singapore is ready to launch its own CBDC, which will facilitate inter-bank settlements, says CFO at Singapore's central bank. ( read original story ...)
Singapore brain bank receives first donations of brains for research
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): The one-year-old Brain Bank Singapore (BBS) welcomed its first two "deposits" this year, with the first of two brains donated on Sept 10. ( read original story ...)
Me & My Property: Tested formula for buying property
Buying property can be daunting, given factors like price, location and amenities to consider, but Knight Frank executive Linda Chern approaches the task with slide-rule precision.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)