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They quit their jobs. Their ex-employers sued them for training costs A US clinic tried to make a former employee repay US$38,000 in training costs and more than US$100,000 for “loss of business”.

HDB Q3 resale prices rise 1.2%; quarterly volume up 2.9%, but down from a year ago Resale prices rose 1.2% in Q3, but was lower than the 1.5% growth in the previous quarter. ➡️Private home prices rise 0.5% qoq in Q3

Stripping the layers of money laundering is a herculean task, say experts The banking and real estate sectors are among the most susceptible to money laundering, while shell companies are a popular conduit for hiding ill…

#BTLifestyle: STPI: From pulp dreams to prominence STPI's new group show celebrates 21 years of working with more than 100 artists to create works.

Behind the rise of landed property values The median land price of new detached houses saw the biggest jump of 60% from S$1,959 psf in 2018, to S$3,136 psf in 2023. 🏠 Read more in our property supplement:

#BTLifestyle: Singapore Writers Fest: ‘Bolder, weirder, more niche’ The annual celebration of books aims to cater to a more fragmented world of readers. Here are some highlights of the upcoming event.

✍️Editorial: Government-funded caregiving leave can help level the playing field for SMEs as employers SMEs already struggle to attract talent for various reasons - their inability to provide caregiving leave would only…

Tax on empty homes: Can it ease rental supply crunch? This may encourage landlords to find a tenant to avoid being taxed while investors may abstain from acquiring these properties altogether.