Commercial property transaction volumes in Asia Pacific have fallen 14% q-o-q in 2Q2020, according to Knight Frank’s Asia Pacific research team.On a y-o-y basis, commercial transaction volume in Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo office markets likely to survive work-from-home arrangements as small flats seen limiting productivity
Work from home may be the buzzword as businesses adapt to a new normal amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo, that may not gain traction as space constraints hamper ... ( read original story ...)
Scope for near-term volatility higher than usual: Bank of Singapore
Bank of Singapore's Eli Lee says stay invested but build in safeguards, like gold, developed market investment grade bonds, and defensive currencies, to hedge against market downsides. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Home Prices Fall as Shutdown Hits Property Market
Singapore home prices fell for a second consecutive quarter after a two-month lockdown shut most of the economy and put the brakes on the real-estate market. ( read original story ...)
Private property prices fall 1.1% in Q2: URA flash estimates
Private home prices in Singapore in the second quarter fell 1.1 per cent from the previous quarter, according to flash estimates by the ... ( read original story ...)
ERA launches virtual robot that gives property investment advice
ERA has launched a virtual robot that can provide clients with automated and instant property investment advice.Based on the information collected from customers about their financial positions, the v ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank says Wirecard assessing ability to continue offering local services
Singapore's central bank said on Tuesday that German payment company Wirecard's local entities had informed it that they are assessing their ability to continue providing services in the city-state ... ( read original story ...)
Chart of the Day: Landed property prices dip 0.9% in Q1
This chart from EDMUND TIE shows that the Landed Property Price Index (PPI ... restricting short-term visitors and potential foreign homebuyers from entering Singapore. As the number of new cases of ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore central bank says it is working with police investigating Wirecard
Singapore's central bank is working with the city-state's police to scrutinise collapsed German payments firm Wirecard's local operations, it said on Monday, adding that local authorities had also ... ( read original story ...)
Shangri-La Hotel first in Singapore to receive SafeGuard Hygiene Excellence and Safety Label by Bureau Veritas
With Singapore entering phase two of reopening and moving towards a new normal, guests can enjoy even greater peace of mind the next time they visit and dine at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. The hotel ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on bank news
Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher on Friday after U.S. regulators removed some limits on banks' ability to make investments. ( read original story ...)
Alternatives to SafeEntry can be used at property viewings
The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) has exercised flexibility by allowing property agents to use methods other than SafeEntry QR codes for contact tracing since Wednesday last week.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: Why are Singapore’s first family feuding?
A public rift between the heirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's modern day founder, has shot to the fore with the prospect of his two sons squaring off at a July 10 general election. ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s ARA launches takeover bid for Australia’s Cromwell Property
Australia's Cromwell Property Group said on Tuesday (June 23) it had received a takeover bid from its largest shareholder, ARA Asset Management, for 29 per cent of its stapled securities.. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Property firms expect more transactions as physical viewings of resale flats, showrooms resume in Phase 2 reopening
Property agents are gearing up to serve more home buyers who want to view showrooms and resale residential units in person, in Phase 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Contact tracing methods other than SafeEntry can be used at property viewings, says regulatory body
SINGAPORE - The Council for Estate Agencies (CEA) has exercised flexibility by allowing property agents to use methods other than SafeEntry QR codes for contact tracing since Wednesday (June 17).. ( read original story ...)