SINGAPORE stocks began Tuesday (Sep 24) trading in positive territory, mirroring overnight gains in global markets. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Property agents in Singapore grapple with rising costs amid fierce competition
Despite fewer homes being sold, the number of property agents continues to rise. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
A History Of Property Cooling Measures In Singapore Over The Years
There have been at least 15 property cooling measures since 2009, with the latest one announced at NDR 2024, reducing LTV limit for HDB loans. ( read original story ...)
Property agents grapple with rising costs amid fierce competition
Despite fewer homes being sold, the number of property agents continues to rise. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The 11 Best Hotels in Singapore
We ranked the best hotels in Singapore based on our first-hand experience, editor-loved properties, and T+L award winners. Book the best Singapore hotels for families, romance, luxury, and more. ( read original story ...)
S’poreans see luck as a driver for financial success: GXS Bank survey
A survey conducted by GXS Bank – the GXS Progress Quotient 2024 – found that luck, or a lack thereof, also played a significant role in how consumers perceived their chances of financial progression. ( read original story ...)
Top Renovation Ideas for Singapore Homes to Help You Avoid Costly Mistakes
Just initiateing on a home renovation journey in Singapore can be overwhelming, especially with the myriad of options available. Understanding the common pitfalls can save ... Read more ... ( read original story ...)
askST: How will your home loan and investments be affected by the US Fed’s interest rate cut?
Fixed-rate home loan packages had already started to drop in anticipation of the cut. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Mother and son charged with lying to IRAS over 99-to-1 property purchase in first such prosecution
Tan Kai Wen Keith, 26, had purchased a condominium unit at 49 Canberra Drive in his name before selling 1 per cent to his mother Ng Chiew Yen, in a move IRAS suspects was meant to avoid tax. ( read original story ...)
First prosecution of ‘99-to-1’ property purchase: Mother, son charged with giving false info to Iras
Ng Chiew Yen, 56, and Keith Tan Kai Wen, 26, were each handed five charges under the Stamp Duties Act. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
CNA Explains: What does a Fed rate cut mean for you in Singapore?
The decision by the US Federal Reserve is set to have far-reaching implications beyond America, from influencing monetary policies, financial markets to consumer mortgages and saving rates around the ... ( read original story ...)
OKX Singapore’s New CEO Says Custodian Arrangements Were ‘Most Important, Most Difficult’ Part of MPI License
The new CEO of OKX Singapore says getting a custodian bank was the most important, and most challenging part of obtaining a license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Singapore crypto traders ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-Listed REITs Rise as Fed Rate Cut Lifts Sentiment
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 ...)