Chen Xiaopu, 41, had agreed to buy US$2.5 million restricted landed property as he thought it would better his chances of getting permanent residency and citizenship Landed and cluster homes are …
A flat to live in or for investment? Panellists weigh in on how Singapore balances the two objectives
The issue of home ownership was among the main topics at a panel discussion at the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) 35th anniversary conference.
‘We will be worse off’: Singapore’s DPM Wong says change in mindset needed over materialism, career ‘arms race’
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister asked citizens to change their mindset of being goal oriented or to focus on traditional ‘prestigious’ jobs such as banking, and to instead consider ‘the journey’ as …
Why are Singapore manufacturers moving to India?
Singapore is India’s 6th largest trade partner with a share of 2.9 percent of India’s overall trade. Whereas India is Singapore’s 12th largest trade partner with a share of 2.3 percent in Singapore’s …
MediSave top-ups for Singapore’s elders to be disbursed in July 2023
These can be used to pay the premiums for MediShield Life, CareShield Life, ElderShield and other MediSave-approved plans, as well as medical expenses such as hospitalisation, day surgeries, and …
South Korea’s An Beats Top-ranked Yamaguchi For Fifth Title Of 2023
South Korea’s An Se-young won her fifth title this year as she outclassed Japan’s world number one Akane Yamaguchi in straight games 21-16, 21-14 to capture the Singapore Open badminton on Sunday.
Some thoughts on whether it is wise to buy Malaysian property and retire in JB
Fortunately, a secondary school classmate was kind enough to bring me around JB for breakfast and share with me his latest property move which is to buy … Singapore and Singaporeans who want to live …
How Singapore Airlines soared while regional rival Cathay Pacific stalled
Their financial divergence reflects the rise of Singapore, one of the first countries in Asia to reopen its borders after the pandemic, and the burnishing of its status as a business hub. Hong Kong, …
Taiwanese singer Kerris Tsai reveals Singapore’s ‘crab prince’ was the man she’d wanted to marry
She’s known as Taiwan’s “queen of bitter love songs”, but perhaps she’s simply been drawing from experience.Kerris Tsai, 56, recently opened up about her love life on popular talkshow Ladies First, …
SAFE HAVEN: So much cash has been deposited in Singapore that DBS lent MAS $30 billion
SINGAPORE: Despite the uncertainties felt all around the globe, Singapore is perceived to be so much of a safe haven that banks have had an influx of deposits and not enough choices as to where they …