Rents in prime residential areas increased the most in Singapore, Lisbon and Berlin in the first half of the year, according to a report by Savills.
Singapore, Lisbon Top Global Rental Growth as Foreigners Flock
Lisbon, which topped the list with rental growth of 13.9%, has seen an influx of foreigners who tapped Portugal’s golden visa program during the pandemic. In Singapore, surging rents have become a political issue after fueling discontent among locals and expats alike.
Singapore rocked by rare political scandals
Singapore, known for its political stability, has been rocked by a string of rare political scandals. Last week, a senior minister was arrested in a graft probe, the first in four decades to be ...
Americans Unseat Chinese as Top Foreign Homebuyers in Singapore
Americans replaced Chinese as the top foreign buyers of private apartments in Singapore, according to OrangeTee & Tie.
Old Singapore video resurfaced with false claim it shows ‘assault in China’
A video of a man hitting another person has been shared hundreds of times in Chinese-language social media posts that falsely claim it shows a "black man assaulting a Chinese man" on a subway train in ...
Commentary: What could happen if Singapore’s Presidential Election ends up a three-cornered fight
Former GIC chief investment officer Ng Kok Song’s intention to run for the Singapore presidency, with Tharman Shanmugaratnam and George Goh already in the mix, presents an interesting dynamic, says ...
Singapore’s passport dethrones Japan as world’s most powerful
According to Henley Passport Index, Singaporeans can travel to 192 out of 227 travel destinations in the world without a visa.
Marvell founders launch $2 bln chips foundry in Singapore
Singapore-based Silicon Box opened a $2 billion advanced semiconductor manufacturing foundry in the city-state on Thursday, as it seeks to broaden adoption of "chiplet" technology.
SINGAPORE CHOSEN AS HOST CITY FOR 2023 WORLD EDITION OF BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY®
House of Rose Professional (HORP) announced today that the 2023 World Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky® - the success and leadership summit for women would be held LIVE on Nov 16, 2023 in Singapore.
‘Locals are pretty rude’: Traveller dishes out honest review of Singapore, netizens fire back
TikTok user Gracietravels, who also goes by Grace, is an avid traveller. She's been to 33 countries so far, with Singapore included in that impressive list. Before Singaporeans begin celebrating though,
Gazetted car-lite areas in Singapore: Woodlands Central
Woodlands is more than just a gateway to Johor Bahru. There is plenty to do in this bustling suburban town, and it is home to secrets that even Northies might not even know. And very soon, Woodlands will level up to become a vibrant car-lite regional business hub.
Singapore Opposition Lawmaker Quits as Political Scandals Mount
Singapore’s main opposition party announced that lawmaker Leon Perera resigned following an affair with a colleague just days after two ruling party members of parliament stepped down over a similar inappropriate relationship.
Singapore crowned world’s most powerful passport as UK jumps to fourth
Residents of Singapore possess the world’s most powerful passport, a new report has revealed, while Britain has jumped from sixth to fourth place. The yearly ranking by Henley & Partners, a citizenship and planning firm, takes into account how many ...
Singapore topples Japan in ranking of most powerful passports
Singapore has topped a ranking of the world’s most powerful passports, toppling Japan from the top spot. Singaporeans enjoy visa-free entry to 192 destinations, more than travellers of any other country, according to the latest Henley Passport Index.
Some Singapore firms turn to Indian cities for talent pool, production boost, cheaper cost
The locations of these cities are also ideal for businesses looking to further expand into other regional markets such as the Middle East and Europe.
Two senior Singapore opposition party members resign after ‘inppropriate exchange’
SINGAPORE, July 19 (Reuters) - Two senior members of Singapore's largest opposition party have resigned after admitting they were in a relationship, Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh said on Wednesday ...