First condominium launch after new cooling measures sees 70% sales
Blossoms By The Park is the first condominium to be launched after the increased additional buyer’s stamp duties came into effect on Thursday (Apr 27).Read More
‘Not a black-and-white’ matter: Mufti of Singapore sets out detailed views on LGBT issues
This is the first time a Mufti of Singapore has done so publicly, and he also talks about how the Muslim community is navigating these issues.Read More
‘Unlikely’ that temperatures in Singapore will reach 40°C in coming weeks: NEA
A text message was circulating online about a possible incoming heatwave between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius for Singapore, said the National Environment Agency. Read More
Commentary: Yes, we’re already paying service charge, GST and delivery fees, but it’s still nice to tip
The cost of living has gone up tremendously. Eateries are trying to save themselves. But somewhere along the way, the purpose of service charge – a tip meant for the…
Money Talks: Why a BTO flat is the top choice for young home buyers
Multiple failed attempts to secure a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat and at least a 4-year wait are reasons cited by some home buyers for turning to the resale market. But with…
Commentary: Reintroducing some form of inheritance tax could help address wealth inequality in Singapore
The idea of a “limited inheritance tax” on multi-million-dollar inherited property with some rules to prevent abuse could be worth considering, 15 years after Singapore removed it, says NUS Business…
IN FOCUS: The global scourge of child porn – how does it spread and what is Singapore doing about it?
The online trading of child sexual abuse pictures and videos has gone from the dark web to popular platforms like Telegram. CNA looks at how authorities are going after those…
Who knows where you live? A search on the Internet could prove surprising
Your name and address may well be found in publicly available directories that got the information from leaked or hacked databases. Experts tell Talking Point how individuals can reduce the…
15 cafes and restaurants you can refuel at after you’ve walked these hiking trails around Singapore
If your New Year’s resolution won’t get you off the couch, maybe a pizza with five types of cheese will.Read More
Singapore says UN Human Rights statement on death penalty ‘glossed over’ serious harms that drugs cause
People who are sentenced to capital punishment are accorded full due process under the law, including convicted drug trafficker Tangaraju Suppiah, says the Singapore Permanent Mission to the UN. Read…