SINGAPORE – When housewife Jennyfer Aw Young and her husband Wang Dewei, both 34, wanted to buy their first home in 2008, they went for a four-room Build-To-Order flat in Punggol as it was readily
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Plan to save wildlife at Lentor site marked for housing
To save rare animals in a forested area in Lentor, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has for the first time embarked on a novel wildlife management plan. The 30ha plot designated for private housing is
Read moreChristmas shopping can be tough, here’s a guide to gifts under $20 and $200
It is that time of the year again to celebrate love, family and good tidings. Your Voice Asia has a few gifrts for him and her for Christmas . FOR HER: GIFTS UNDER $20 1) Jeju
Read moreSingapore Is Beating Hong Kong in Asia’s Fintech Race
Tax benefits, government help and easy access to regional markets led Joe Seunghyun Cho to choose Singapore as the headquarters for his six financial technology companies, rather than base them in the rival hub of
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SINGAPORE Singapore’s market cooling measures have been among the most effective on a global level. An Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) of 15% must be paid by foreign buyers, while Singapore’s permanent residents are levied
Read moreWoman jailed for acquiring funds she had reason to believe was from criminal conduct
SINGAPORE – A few days after she came to know a man online, she agreed to let him use her bank account to receive money from his client, a court heard. Initially, Lye Kim Fah,
Read moreUnderstanding Donald Trump from a property tycoon’s perspective
Understanding Donald Trump from a property tycoon’s perspective December 3rd , 2016 As ridiculous as Donald Trump is, there is a grain in truth in the tactics he employs Whether you love him or hate
Read moreVictims cheated of at least $14,600 in new Facebook scam
SINGAPORE – A new scam has surfaced on Facebook, with victims being cheated out of at least $14,600 in seven cases between September and November, the police said in an advisory on Friday (Dec 2).
Read moreBreezing through airport security
Nothing ruins a holiday like missing a flight or being stuck in long queues at the airport or having to leave things behind because they are not allowed on board aircraft. At Changi Airport, about
Read moreBTO launch: Kallang/Whampoa, Bidadari flats most popular
The biggest launch of Build-To-Order flats this year drew to a close just before midnight, with four-room flats in Kallang/Whampoa and Bidadari posting the highest demand. As of 5pm yesterday, there were almost 11 applicants
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