Once completed, PropertyGuru will go private, its shares will be delisted from the NYSE, and the company’s headquarters will remain in Singapore. Hari V. Krishnan, CEO & MD, PropertyGuru Group, said, ... ( read original story ...)
Johor-Singapore SEZ spurs interest in Johor properties
Discussions to finalise the JS-SEZ are set to take place at the Singapore-Malaysia Leaders’ Retreat. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Singapore home sales recover in July with more developer supply
Singapore’s new-home sales in July rose to the highest level since March, recovering from its weakest first half on record. ( read original story ...)
DBS Bank India Celebrates 30 Years with ‘India-Singapore Connect’
Singapore Connect' initiative. This program aims to strengthen the India-Singapore partnership by fostering dialogue and collaboration across sectors. Inaugurated in collaboration with CNBC-TV18, the ... ( read original story ...)
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Property in Singapore
Many first-time buyers often overlook critical factors when purchasing property in Singapore, which can lead to costly errors. Understanding the unique market dynamics and regulations ... Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore juniors most affected by Standard Chartered job cuts —report
"SG is the worst affected place. Surprisingly, MD's are unaffected, even though they say this is about costs," one junior banker said ... ( read original story ...)
President Tharman has been appointed co-chair of the World Bank’s High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs
SINGAPORE: President Tharman Shanmugaratnam of Singapore has been appointed Co-Chair of the World Bank Group’s... The post President Tharman has been appointed co-chair of the World Bank’s High-Level ... ( read original story ...)
Ho Bee Land posts $9.5m net profit, reversing last year’s loss
Meanwhile, Ho Bee Land reported a profit attributable to its owners of the company of $8.8m, a turnaround from the loss of $155.7m in H1 2023. The attributable profit translates to earnings per share ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s capital value growth weakens amidst new launch scarcity
Singapore ranked 23rd globally among cities with the strongest capital value growth for residential properties. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Devt Ministry: About eight in 10 first-timers who bought resale flats in 2023 could service loans with CPF, little to no cash outlay
About eight in 10 families who collected their resale flat keys last year could service their monthly loan instalments using their Central Provident Fund ... ( read original story ...)
‘Serial offender’: Singapore HDB flat owner cheated 14 would-be tenants of S$63k over 4 years; gets jail
A 58-year-old landlady convinced 14 people to rent her Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat even though the unit had been rented to someone else or HDB ... ( read original story ...)
Phelps won’t ‘point finger’ at China’s Olympic star Pan, Singapore’s uber-rich: 7 highlights
From Michael Phelps refusing to ‘point finger’ at China’s Pan to Singapore’s uber-rich foreigners not flaunting wealth, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting. ( read original story ...)
Here’s how we can work together to make Singapore a better home for all
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong outlines the strategy in his first National Day message. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
PropertyGuru Celebrates Singapore with “A Sense of Home” Campaign
"PropertyGuru has long been synonymous with homeownership, offering deep insights into consumer sentiments and preferences. But beyond the four walls, what ... ( read original story ...)
FBI debunks claim that Trump shooter had overseas bank accounts | Fact check
The FBI said it hasn't found evidence that Crooks owned overseas bank accounts. The post doesn't provide any proof to back up its claim. ( read original story ...)
Is Singapore’s housing model a solution for Canada’s affordability woes?
Urban planner Louisa-May Khoo says she got a sense of deja-vu when British Columbia Premier David Eby announced the BC Builds housing program earlier this year. Khoo, a University ... ( read original story ...)