Singapore’s economy has the potential to grow by 4 to 6 percent annually over the next 5 to 10 years, says the Trade and Industry Ministry. Giving this upbeat assessment a day after Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong spoke of the country’s vibrant growth, the Ministry says this reflected the effects of economic reforms over the last 5 years. These reforms enabled actual growth to average 6.1 percent per...

HUNDREDS of thousands of homes — from ageing and middle-aged flats, to private homes and even the sluggish Punggol 21 development — are up for a fresh lease of life, as the Prime Minister unveiled a slew of upgrading initiatives aimed at boosting Singaporeans’ asset values.Reiterating the Government’s promise to upgrade flats and estates when it has the surpluses to, Mr Lee Hsien Loong said: “We...

The value of en bloc deals done in the second half of this year could slow down compared to the first six months, as sentiments in the property market turn cautious. But property consultants say total deals are still likely to hit $16 billion - double that of last year - due to an exceptionally active first half. A combination of factors - including uncertainties in the financial markets prompted by the...

Captive shoppers in heartlands - like Jurong, Woodlands, and Tampines - are catching the eye of retailers. And analysts say that is why some suburban malls can even command rentals similar to some prime downtown locations. Some of Singapore’s heartland malls have been as big a hit with shoppers as their more upscale cousins in Orchard or the Raffles City area. AMK Hub in Ang Mo Kio is the latest...

Latitude - A tranquil abode within the dynamics of the city. Setting you free from the intensity of urban living and standing on over 125,000 square feet of land off River Valley Road, Latitude offers a world of unparalleled comfort and unmatched refinement. A coveted premium address Latitude is located in one of the city’s most exclusive residential enclave - District 10 at Jalan Mutiara off River...

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The subprime crisis half a world away — coupled with the Hungry Ghost Festival in Asia — may mean a quieter month for property agents in Singapore. August — traditionally a slower month because of superstitious house-buyers — will be hit by the double whammy of poor purchasing sentiment that’s spilling over from the US because of the subprime saga, said analysts. Developers are likely to delay...

Now that the fireworks are over, here comes a reality check. While the fanfare is over how a sparkling first half will lift the entire year’s economic showing — the Government announced on Friday that the GDP expanded by 8.6 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter — a growing monster halfway round the world is threatening to gatecrash Singapore’s party. The pundits call it the “United...

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