The units of Singapore-listed companies climbed Thursday after the Fed cut interest rates for the first time since 2020, particularly those operating commercial and office properties in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Daily Cuts – Why Singapore businesses resort to fearmongering to make a sale
The recent case of a nail salon’s unfair trade practices towards customers have raised the question of aggressive sales tactics to win over customers. Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask Benjamin Low, ... ( read original story ...)
A Classic Singapore Hotel Gets a Thoughtful Update — but You Won’t Want to Miss the Elevators
Conrad Singapore has had three different identities since its first in 1982, but all have kept architect John Portman's classic design intact. ( read original story ...)
Singapore home sales at lowest since 2008 with developers and buyers locked in a stand-off
The financial hub has been grappling for months with slowing sales of new flats amid a stand-off between developers and homebuyers. ( read original story ...)
Foreign professionals and students drive housing demand in Singapore
Demand for housing in Singapore is driven by foreign professionals, students, and singles. Citing data from the Ministry of Education and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, CBRE reported that the ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign professionals and students drive housing demand in Singapore
Demand for housing in Singapore is driven by foreign professionals, students, and singles. Citing data from the Ministry of Education and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, CBRE reported that the ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore new private home sales plunge again due to lack of supply
SINGAPORE: A brief recovery in Singapore new home-sales ran out of steam as transactions fell to its lowest level since February.Sales of new private homes dropped to 208 in August, more than halving ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore private home sales plummet to 16-year low in August
Singapore’s private home sales dropped to a 16-year low in August, reflecting weak buyer sentiment, although new launches and anticipated interest rate cuts are expected to drive demand in the coming ... ( read original story ...)
India’s mortgage IPO builds on many riches
Is India's equities rally built to last? Shares of Bajaj Housing Finance surged 125% on their first day of trading in Mumbai on Monday , handing the mortgage lender a nearly $16 billion market ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore ready to make ‘bold changes’ to revive stock market
Singapore is prepared to make “bold changes” to regulatory structures in an attempt to revive its languishing stock market, according to its Second Minister for Finance. ( read original story ...)
Why Some Old 99-Year Condos Can Still Be Worth Investing In: Here’s The Math
Some long-time investors swear by freehold properties, while others prefer resale homes, finding new launch prices too steep. And if you’ve spoken to a property agent, you’ve likely heard the pitch ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore economy likely to grow at upper 2-3% range
Singapore's economy is likely to grow at the upper end of its 2- to 3-percent growth range, the managing director of the country's central bank said on Friday. In July, the Monetary Authority of ... ( read original story ...)
Even as wealth flows into S’pore, number of private homes bought by foreigners continues to shrink
But some market players are optimistic foreign capital will return to the luxury residential sector here. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Economists Upgrade Singapore 2024 Growth Forecast, Central Bank Survey Shows
The median forecast of 21 economists surveyed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is for the economy to grow 2.6% this year, up from a forecast of 2.4% in surveys done in March and June. They ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore property market listed as one of the world’s most transparent
Real estate transparency reflects the level of accountability, governance quality, and openness of a market, particularly its private real estate sector ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore shares open higher on Wednesday; STI up 0.4%
SINGAPORE shares began Wednesday (Sep 11) trading in positive territory, mirroring overnight gains in Wall Street. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)