FROM its towering “supertree” vertical gardens to a Formula 1 night race, Singapore is known for many attractions. Underground space, however, is not one of them. But that may soon change, as the city-state prepares to unveil an Underground Master Plan in 2019. With some 5.6 million people in an area three-fifths the size of […]
Read MoreTHE outlook for the private residential leasing market looks promising in 2019, with rent and occupancy rates likely to improve as supply eases and demand continues to be supported by displaced owners. According to data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), a total of 10,119 private residential units are slated for completion in 2019, higher than the […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – Singapore’s headline or overall inflation fell to 0.3 per cent in November, a six-month low, as private transport costs fell again for the fifth consecutive month this year. After staying at 0.7 per cent for three straight months, the consumer price index (CPI), which measures the cost increase of all items, eased on […]
Read MoreFood establishments involved in significant food poisoning incidents now face even stiffer penalties, following a series of large-scale incidents in the last two months which involved around 600 people and resulted in one death. The changes are the result of a review of the overall regulatory framework aimed at ensuring food establishments take greater responsibility […]
Read MoreAS CLOUDS of global uncertainty show no sign of lifting and Singapore’s manufacturing industry – its erstwhile growth driver – continues to cool from a once red-hot pace, it may seem unclear where the country should look to for growth in 2019. Still, economists see potential in sectors both old and new, with growth staying […]
Read MoreSINGAPORE – The Singdollar rose against the ringgit on Thursday (Dec 20), a trend that has continued since April, when the Malaysia ringgit was strongest against the Singdollar this year. Then, one Singdollar could buy RM2.936. A check on Thursday showed that one Singdollar could buy RM3.0525. Reasons for the ringgit’s decline include political uncertainty and falling […]
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