Experts predict the increased CPF Housing Grant and additional BTO ballot chances will drive more first-time buyers to the resale market.SINGAPORE: With rising costs and a pressing demand for affordable housing, the Singapore government’s Budget 2023 measures, announced on February 14, are expected to offer critical support for first-time homebuyers—though they may also have unintended …
Author: Jack Wong
Jack Wong
Lee Kuan Yew’s daughter urges Singaporeans to remember his contributions without creating a personality cult.SINGAPORE — The Singapore government recently announced initiatives to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of the nation’s founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, including the release of a commemorative coin and various exhibitions. In Parliament on February 7, Minister for Manpower …
Amid inflation and price hikes, minimart owners like Jessie Lim face tough decisions to stay afloat.SINGAPORE: As residents in Jurong East bustle past Hock Ghee Seng Mart, a small minimart tucked in a busy HDB void deck, shop owner Jessie Lim juggles the daily challenges of running a family business amid rising costs. The shop, …
Author Robin Low criticizes claims that $500K HDB flats are affordable, urging more empathy towards current housing struggles.SINGAPORE — Author and social innovator Robin Low recently voiced his concerns regarding Singapore's public housing crisis, taking to social media to express his frustration. In a post on Thursday (Feb 9), he urged the public to stop …
As the global talent race intensifies, it is crucial for Singapore to foster an environment where returning professionals can seamlessly reintegrate into society.SINGAPORE: With an increasing number of Singaporeans seeking new growth opportunities abroad, the challenge now is to ensure they stay connected to their roots and eventually return to share their expertise. As global …
From privacy to protection, there are some surprising upsides to mask-wearing.SINGAPORE — After three long years, Singapore has officially moved into DORSCON Green, and with it, masks are no longer mandatory. For many, this marks the end of a tumultuous period where masks became as much a part of daily life as the weather forecast. …
Kim celebrates her newfound freedom after a traumatic legal battle with ex-husband Leslie Leow.SINGAPORE — Kim Lim is officially single after eight months of a grueling legal battle with her ex-husband, entrepreneur Leslie Leow. Taking to her Instagram story, Kim shared the news with her followers, expressing her relief and new perspective after the tumultuous …
Experts predict GST hike will proceed as scheduled, but more targeted support for the vulnerable is expected.SINGAPORE: As the cost of living continues to be a pressing issue, Singapore’s Budget 2023, to be unveiled on February 14, is expected to include more measures aimed at assisting the most vulnerable groups impacted by rising inflation. Experts …
This is a list of popular films on the BBC with black actors. The new film Corsage tells the story of the Austrian Empress Elisabeth. It allows us a glimpse behind the mask of a 19th-Century glamour icon.
Contemporary opera, perhaps not on the list, is striving to be recognized by UNESCO.
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