More foreigners may rent instead of buy property in Singapore after doubling of additional buyer’s stamp duty
Some foreign high-net-worth individuals may rent first, apply for permanent residency, then buy a property to get lower additional buyer’s stamp duty rates, say observers.Read More
Western Europe heads into warm May, offering no drought relief
April 28, 2023 5:31 PM About 60 per cent of the Spanish countryside was already gripped by drought as at mid-April. Read More
Kenneth Mak to be redesignated as Singapore’s Director-General of Health on May 1
The title change more accurately reflects his role as the main overseer of both clinical and public health, says the Health Ministry.Read More
Australia reboots climate scheme, targets big polluters
April 28, 2023 5:00 PM The revised emissions reduction scheme will put a price on carbon and allow trading of carbon offsets between polluters. Read More
Former SAF chief Melvyn Ong gets permanent secretary role in Defence Ministry
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Sudan’s army says paramilitary forces hit Turkish evacuation plane
April 28, 2023 4:31 PM Ankara confirmed a Turkish evacuation plane had been fired at and said there were no injuries. Read More
Singapore retrenchments rise for 3rd straight quarter, unemployment stays low
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Hollywood execs flock to Washington to meet South Korean President Yoon
April 28, 2023 1:25 PM Mr Yoon joined streaming service and film industry officials to discuss how South Korea and the US entertainment industry can collaborate on future growth. Read…