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New LTV limit could slow sales of top-end HDB resale flats
New LTV limit could slow sales of top-end HDB resale flats
The government reduced the LVT limit for HDB housing to 75%.
Singapore needs better workspaces to make burnt out citizens happy
The city-state requires more than a well-stocked pantry to deal with extreme exhaustion.
HDB resale portal unlikely to cut out property agents
The listing service replaces just a small part of the many things a realty adviser can do.
Land charge revisions reveal property market weaknesses, expert says
The government revised the LBC rates for four use groups.
6 in 10 Singaporeans say seller location will matter less by 2030
The shift reflects Singapore's expectation of a more borderless retail future.
Gen AI courses in high demand as Singapore enrollments soar 815%
Introduction to AI is amongst top courses sought by Singaporeans.
Grocery shoppers turn to house brands as food prices rise
Nine in 10 shoppers have bought house brands in the last 12 months.
SingPost uses technology in shift to logistics
It is banking on e-commerce to drive its logistics unit, which accounts for 69% of revenue.
Over half of S’pore companies not reporting Scope 3 emissions
This is expected to improve as exchanges make reporting mandatory.
F&B profits “erode” as customer pool stagnates
The number of new F&B establishments was unmatched by the growth of tourists and locals.
Where are the wealthy spending more?
A recent report shows that 68% of the affluent in Singapore and Hong Kong plan to spend more.
Which REITs will benefit most from rate cuts?
Experts expect two 25bps cuts in 2024.
New HDB cooling measures may fail to curb price rises, expert warns
Amongst measures is the lowering of the LTV ratio for HDB loans to 75%.
5 challenges threaten Singapore workers’ willingness to engage in business travel
Seven in 10 workers consider business travel essential for career advancement.
Delayed rate cuts stall significant recovery in the private residential market
Experts project a full-year sales volume of 5,000 to 6,200 units.
Startup pioneers AI to detect accounting fraud
Transparently.AI identifies red flags far in advance of a corporate collapse.
More Singaporeans embrace gig work for flexibility and autonomy
The increase is evident in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
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