The Clift is a metaphor for modern living located in the heart of the Central Business District. A 43-storey tower of compact residential units designed by world famous Super Potato of Japan beckons the soul that seeks a life less ordinary. Located on the cross junction of Telok Ayer and Mccallum Street, The Clift transcends traditional notions of living space. It neighbors include concrete skyscrapers...
Fresh from bailing out Europe’s largest bank UBS with a 11-billion Swiss franc ($14.2-billion) cash injection, the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) has taken a 3-per-cent stake in British Land, The Daily Telegraph reported yesterday. The investment is worth about £138 million ($388 million), based on British Land’s market capitalisation of £4.6 billion, according to Bloomberg...
Tucked away on Page 60 of Fraser and Neave’s 200-page annual report and stated in a matter of fact of way is the announcement that one of the most talked about corporate agreements with a high-profile company chieftain has been dissolved. In just one paragraph in that report, which was released to the media on Tuesday, the public-listed heavyweight said non-executive chairman Lee Hsien Yang’s $1...
Duchess Residences @ Duchess Ave - Singapore - District 10 Located in prime District 10, Duchess Residences is a truly distinctive low rise development set amidst the tranquil residential enclave of Bukit Timah and within the vicinity of "Good Class Bungalows" zoning areas like Bin Tong and Victoria Park. Prestigious schools like Raffles Girls and Nanyang Primary are located within a stone throw away....
Market-watchers said they still expect the Monetary Authority of Singapore to allow the Singapore dollar to appreciate faster against the greenback. That’s even though there are concerns that a stronger currency will hurt exports and in turn weigh on economic growth. Analysts said they are optimistic the economy can hold its own as Singapore is now more diversified. And with construction and services...
CityVista Residences, the realization of a new ideal in refined urban living. Located in prestigious District 9, CityVista Residences cuts a majestic figure in the city skyline with an unobstructed 20-storey boutique-style tower featuring 70 beautifully designed apartments. Whether a short walk to Newton MRT or minutes to reputable schools, a kaleidoscope of privileged amenities awaits. With immediate...
The World Bank forecasts a slight slowdown for the Singapore economy this year. Speaking to Today during the launch of the World Bank’s 2008 Global Economic Prospects Report yesterday, Mr Hans Timmer (picture), lead economist and manager of the Global Trends team in the World Bank’s Development Prospects group, said: “The outlook for Singapore is still very strong performance. Not as strong as 2007...
Where clean lines and form merge with innovation Leonie Suites is a 32-storey condominium with sleek glazed modern architecture located at the prime residential area at Leonie Hill, directly behind Orchard Cineleisure and Ngee Ann City mall. Leonie Suites consists of 97 stylish units with only 4 apartments per floor. The living area has a spacious balcony and the master bedroom has full glass curtain...
Situated in the heart of Prime District 11, Pavilion II redefines the way we live. An architectural landmark of two 33-storey towers, this 180-unit freehold development affords pavilion living with magnificient 270 degree south-facing views of the city. Come home to Pavilion II, where city living and serenity are in perfect harmony. Location : 23, 25 Akayb Road (District 11) Developer : UOL Development...
There is now a free website that gathers up-to-date news and information on all legal matters. It is called “Singapore Law Watch” (www.singaporelawwatch.sg) and has been developed by the Singapore Academy of Law. The website is updated every weekday and provides content like headline news relating to the legal practice here. It uses sources like the TODAY newspaper. It also has updates on new...