The Business Times

#BTOpinion: Mind the adverse impact on returns from higher property taxes on homes The picture for private residential landlords may be darkening - many can expect to see much higher property tax bills in 2024.

What we learned from Hin Leong founder OK Lim’s time on the stand Lim started out as a fisherman, alongside his father and became the managing director of Hin Leong in 1973, at the age of 31.

Singapore’s billionaires increase wealth by almost a third in 2023: UBS There were 41 billionaires in Singapore in 2023, up from 34 last year.

Marina Bay Sands said to seek up to S$10 billion loan for growth While a bulk of the new deal will be used to refinance its existing debt, MBS will look to borrow an additional amount of as much as S$2 billion as part of…

One-off property tax rebate for owner-occupiers to take edge off tax spike in 2024 3, 4 and 5-room and executive flat owners will get rebates ranging from 40-70%, while private property owner-occupiers will get a 15% reb…

#BTOpinion: Amara, Boustead Projects minority investors need not fear saying ‘no’ to offers Shareholders of both companies received offers for their shares that were above their last traded prices, but small investors ha…

Bedok assisted living HDB flats to be launched in December The community care apartments project, which integrates senior-friendly housing with on-site social activities and care services, is the third of its kind.

Singapore maintains spot as world’s most expensive city, tied with Zurich: EIU Singapore continues to observe high price levels across several categories, notably transport due to strict controls on car numbers.

Executive condominium sites launched for sale in Tengah, Tampines Both land parcels have a lease period of 99 years and are expected to yield about 560 housing units each.

Singapore residents’ real median income falls 2.3% in 2023 due to high inflation However, real income growth remained positive over the decade between 2013 and 2023, with real median incomes rising 2%.

Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100 Former United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger died on Wednesday at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100.

Government to pilot ‘long-stay’ serviced apartments on two GLS sites to address rental demand The government will pilot the new category at two state land sites coming up for sale soon, at Upper Thomson Road and Zion Roa…