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Landed residential sales rise by 18.6% in 2024
Landed residential sales rise by 18.6% in 2024
It contributed to an annual total of $6.1b, an 18.6% increase from 2023.
Prime non-landed residential sales fall 27.1% in H2 2024
It contributed to an annual total of $1.4b, the lowest since tracking began in 2009.
ABSD reduction for foreign buyers of CCR homes pushed
It suggests halving the ABSD rate to 30% from 60% for properties priced above $5m.
2025 budget must fund R&D in sustainability and AI governance: KPMG
They also advocate for increased funding in R&D for sustainable technologies and artificial intelligence governance.
JS-SEZ expands flagship zones with focus on key industries
The JS-SEZ also plans to facilitate 50 projects in the first five years.
5 key sectors set to benefit from the Johor-Singapore SEZ deal
The agreement aims to attract 100 projects over the next decade.
Prestige landed home sales volume drops 44% in H2 2024
There were 37 deals transacted in H2 2024.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.41%; Top stock is YZJ Shipbldg SGD
YZJ Shipbldg SGD is the top stock with a 4.41% increase.
S’pore police to issue restriction orders on scam victims only as a last resort
Officers must first exhaust all possible interventions before issuing such orders.
Parkview Eclat luxury units up for sale: CBRE
The freehold condominium offers 35 units.
New measure simplifies insolvency process for more companies
This will be a permanent feature of the corporate debt restructuring and insolvency regime.
Rare GCB at Dalvey Estate on sale via EOI
The EOI will close on 11 February.
Centurion Corporation explores REIT listing
The listing would comprise the group’s worker and student accommodation assets.
Singapore, Malaysia not yet ready to resolve all ‘complex’ bilateral issues
These issues include maritime boundaries, water, and airspace.
New Communicable Diseases Agency to be set up in first half of 2025
It will lead in the prevention, preparation, detection, and management of infectious diseases.
Zixin Group clinches first probiotic-infused fermented sweet potato feedstock order
The order consists of approximately 1,080 tonnes of feedstock.
Stoneweg E-REIT's portfolio value up 0.3% in H2
It was driven by rental growth and lower risk-free rates.
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