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‘Prime’ time for change: Why the HDB reclassification is long overdue
The long MOP likely won’t deter demand for Plus and Prime units, analysts said.
‘Prime’ time for change: Why the HDB reclassification is long overdue
The long MOP likely won’t deter demand for Plus and Prime units, analysts said.
From ‘Mature’ to ‘Plus’: Singapore revamps HDB classification
HDB flats will be classified as “Standard”, “Plus”, and “Prime” under the new model.
New bill balances bargaining power between tenants and landlord in retail leases
A CBRE expert believes the bill will make SG attractive to new entrants in the market.
Singapore trade declines 20.8% YoY in July
This is following a 19.3% YoY contraction in the previous month.
Job insecurity reigns as layoffs, new tech fan replacement fears
Male workers are more worried for their job security, ADP Research Institute found.
Sales of future new launches likely to experience ‘some friction’
Two of the recently launched developments had a take-up rate of 23%.
3 reasons why Singapore’s growth momentum will improve in 2H23
RHB expects GDP to grow 2.0% in 2023, a higher estimate than the government's.
Tourism leaders unveil 5 keys to creating sustainable travel options
Seven in 10 Singaporeans want more sustainable travelling, according to Booking.com.
Why Singaporean investors consider residential property as the safest asset class
One in six ultra-high-net-worth individuals in SG plan to buy a property in 2023.
Singaporeans unveil home-buying preferences
Despite market uncertainties, 6 in 10 Singaporeans still plan to purchase homes this year.
Experts unveil 3 factors that will drive up retail sales in 2H23
Economists expect the market’s sales momentum to improve in the remaining months.
Is SG’s manufacturing sector on the road to recovery?
The Lion City’s PMI rose in July to 49.3.
Delaying GST hike will ‘store up more problems' for Singapore: DPM Wong
GST will increase to 9% on 1 January 2024.
Looking within is key to finding the right flex space — experts
Five out of 10 organisations in Singapore are opting for flex leases, says an IWG expert.
How much are Singaporeans willing to spend on international travel?
Four in 10 said they would even dip into their savings to fund leisure travel this year.
What makes Singapore a critical global wealth hub?
75% of assets under management (AUM) in SG are from diverse overseas sources.
Mercu cuts cost and time spent on hiring, training deskless workforce
Employee turnover in frontline industries can be up to 4x higher than office-based workers.