Lessons from a failed mobile payments startup in Singapore

Everybody loves to hear a story of David vs Goliath, of how the little guy went up against all odds and defeated the big boys. Unfortunately, this isn’t one. Editor’s note: e27 publishes relevant guest contributions from the community. Share your ... ( read original story ...)

Is it a good time to buy property in Singapore?

Briton Anthony Couse moved to Singapore from Shanghai in April last year following his appointment as JLL CEO of Asia Pacific. “I’m your perfect example of a foreigner,” says the 51-year-old. “I’d love to buy a home in Singapore because I think ... ( read original story ...)

Singapore REITs Average 18% YTD Distribution-Inclusive Returns

All 31 of Singapore’s REITs with property assets, in addition to the six Stapled Trusts have averaged a 17.6% total return for the 2017 year through to 4 August. Total returns ranged from 8.0% for Fortune REIT to 30.0% for CDL Hospitality Trusts. ( read original story ...)

Singapore’s property investment market soars 50% to $8.1b

It rose as the fourth biggest commercial real estate market in the region. Singapore reached its highest position in the rankings of the most active commercial real estate market in Asia Pacific by Real Capital Analytics (RCA). According to the research by ... ( read original story ...)

China Pressures Singapore to Keep ASEAN Quiet on South China Sea

On the other hand, speaking of real estate, a good deal of Singapore’s property is now owned by Chinese speculators, developers, and home buyers. Singapore’s Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, declared his country’s relationship with China to be ... ( read original story ...)

Penang Property Convention 2017. Another successful event!

The convention concluded with a forum where the experts discussed topics involving Penang properties; while KK Goh, an investor and a property expert from Singapore, took on the topics of investing in overseas properties, particularly Vietnam and Australia ... ( read original story ...)

City conducts homeless sweep through Pearl Harbor bike path

What they don't clear themselves if being hauled off by city crews armed with a new agreement with the Navy to enforce the city's stored property ordinance ... The eagle, the lion and the dragon: Singapore's future in the age of Trump The eagle, the ... ( read original story ...)

Take part in UOB’s 2017 Painting of the Year

The annual UOB POY competition is the longest-running art competition in Singapore and is one of the most prestigious in Southeast Asia. Currently, it is held in four countries in the region – Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Over the years ... ( read original story ...)

DesignSingapore Council Awards Four Scholarships

Singapore Writers Festival 2017 recently unveiled a line-up of famous international writers that wil... Take part in UOB’s 2017 Painting of the Year United Overseas Bank (UOB) is calling for entries for this year’s 36th UOB Painting of the Year (U... ( read original story ...)

Landmark air shipment of Canberra produce to Singapore tonight

John Russell and Rowan Brennan from Pialligo Estate are excited to support the direct export to Singapore. “We are delighted to share the best of Canberra with Singapore, and support the capital region’s growers to export to the world. Today we are ... ( read original story ...)