Singapore said the UNHCHR's statement 'glossed over the serious harms that drugs cause' to its society The human rights body had earlier urged the government to 'urgently reconsider' the execution of Tangaraju Suppiah,
Singapore has ‘archaic ideas’ about skills-based jobs, says President Halimah
Although there are greater efforts to recognise workers with technical skills, Singapore needs to move faster on this front, said President Halimah Yacob in her annual May Day message on Saturday. Citing Switzerland and Germany as examples of countries where there are good skills-based jobs offered through apprenticeship schemes carried out by industry partners,
Singapore says foreign residents’ deposits fell by RM73.5bil
Residents outside Singapore pulled billions in deposits last month amid financial turmoil triggered by the collapse of several banks globally.
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Property Cooling Measures, Frasers Centrepoint Trust and Parkway Life REIT
We look at the latest round of property cooling measures and the results from two popular REITs. The post Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Property Cooling Measures, Frasers Centrepoint Trust ...
US man scammed of $7m when he tried to claim ‘inheritance’ in Singapore
An elderly man sent about US$5.3 million (S$7 million) to multiple accounts over more than a year, after he was told he could claim a purported inheritance of property in Singapore.The scammers then ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore investors seek to subdivide and conquer as they cash in on co-living craze in red-hot property market
Soaring rents are driving a boom in subdivided housing units in the city state, with an en suite room now costing tenants up to US$1,870 per month The trend has given landlords more bang for their ...
IN FOCUS: How did child porn become a global nightmare, and what is Singapore doing to tackle it?
The online trading of child sexual abuse pictures and videos has gone from the dark web to popular platforms like Telegram. CNA looks at how authorities are going after those involved.
Best Online Casinos In Singapore For 2023
With so many online casinos to choose from, it can be challenging to know which ones offer the best experience. Whether you are a seasoned player or just starting, finding the right online casino can ...
LIV Golf Singapore Final Prize Money, Payouts, Winnings
LIV's first event in Singapore offers the standard $25 million purse, with $4 million to the individual champion.
Singapore’s 60% Property Tax for Non-Citizens Is Now the Highest in the World
Moving to Singapore as a foreigner just got a lot more expensive. On Thursday, the city-state doubled its Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty, Bloomberg reported. Now foreign home buyers will have to pay a ...
Singapore’s Property Pushback Shows the Boom’s Downside
Being a global magnet is cool, but it can create local strains. This time it’s forced officials to rein in a surging real estate sector.
Daily Cuts – S1E332: Analysis: Singapore’s advanced labour market estimates
Singapore Today's Melanie Oliveiro and Cheryl Goh speak with Chua Han Teng, a DBS Economist, about the Manpower Ministry's advance labour market estimates that have found retrenchments here rising for ...
Foreigners in Singapore Now Have to Pay the World’s Highest Property Tax
Moving to Singapore as a foreigner just got a lot more expensive. On Thursday, the city-state doubled its Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty, Bloomberg reported. Now foreign home buyers will have to pay a ...
Singapore stocks flat amid regional rally; STI down 0.4%
A rally across key regional bourses could not prevent the local market from slipping into the red on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
More foreigners may rent instead of buy property in Singapore after doubling of additional buyer’s stamp duty
Some foreign high-net-worth individuals may rent first, apply for permanent residency, then buy a property to get lower additional buyer’s stamp duty rates, say observers. ( read original story ...)
Analysts: Singapore’s property cooling measures likely to push up rents, but have little impact on mass market condo prices
With the latest cooling measures doubling the Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) for foreigners, and Singaporeans and permanent residents paying ... ( read original story ...)