Nine of the top 20 global centres maintained their ranking, suggesting confidence in the financial sector amid slow economic growth.
Thailand plans to cut visa-free stay to 30 days amid sluggish economy and rise of illegal businesses
The Straits Times of Singapore reported that Thailand is planning to reduce the visa-free stay for foreign tourists from 60 days back to 30 days, on March 18. The report cited Sorawong Thienthong, …
Tycoon Gordon Tang Offers Top Bid Of $495 Million For Singapore Waterfront Site
The government received eight bids for the site, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority. The bidders included billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s City Developments and a joint venture between Thai …
Mandai Rainforest Resort – A first look inside the debut Singapore Banyan Tree property
Banyan Tree’s debut property in Singapore, the Mandai Rainforest Resort, connects guests with nature in ways that extend past its proximity.
Tycoon Gordon Tang Makes Top Bid Of $495 Million For Singapore Waterfront Site
The government received eight bids for the site, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority. The bidders included billionaire Kwek Leng Beng’s City Developments and a joint venture between Thai …
Singapore private home sales hit three-month high amid buying surge
Private home sales in Singapore reached a three-month high in February, driven by strong local demand for suburban residences and speculative purchases. According to data from the Urban Redevelopment …
Malaysia’s iconic ‘kaki lima’, portrayed through images and prose
The five-foot way, or “kaki lima” in Bahasa Malaysia, is ubiquitous in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, providing residents much-needed shelter from the tropical elements, be it the scorching heat …
CDL Shares Rise After Singapore Property Billionaire Kwek Leng Beng Drops Case Against Son
Shares of City Developments gained after billionaire Kwek Leng Beng withdrew a lawsuit against his son, keeping the status quo at the Singapore property giant.
Why the US Must Push For Meaningful Financial Reform in Singapore
The city-state has become become a major conduit for the flow of Chinese capital. Washington should be concerned.
What $1M can get you in the world’s priciest real estate markets?
With a $1 million budget, buyers can acquire 22 square meters of luxury housing in Hong Kong, whereas the same amount provides 32 square meters in Singapore, according to a recent study.