News about Singapore

  Amidst the luxurious commercial setting of Singapore's Orchard Road, filled with fancy malls, department stores and food courts, there is a farm.

PETALING JAYA (Jan 9): Global real estate consultancy firm JLL expects Asia Pacific’s overall real estate transaction volumes in 2019 to rise by 5% – although the pace of growth momentum will slow down.

KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 3): In light of the slowdown in contracts awarded in the local construction scene, Malaysian contractors are expected to bid for more jobs in Singapore, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.

SINGAPORE (Dec 25): Singapore is preparing to unveil an Underground Master Plan in 2019.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): Larry Michael Remsen has resigned as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Parkson Holdings Bhd’s 67.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 22): PRG Holdings Bhd has agreed to subscribe for shares in Singapore-listed Capital World Ltd, which is primarily involved in property development in Malaysia.

SINGAPORE (Dec 20): A falling tree at Sembawang Park caused the roof of a pavilion to crash on a private Christmas party, injuring 14 SMRT employees.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 19): The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced today that it has increased the ban against Tim Leissner to a lifetime prohibition order (PO) following Leissner’s admission to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)-related criminal charges brought against him by the US Department of Justice (US DOJ).

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 19): Genting Malaysia Bhd shares rose 6.

KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 13): The northerly flight path for Singapore's Seletar Airport that is disputed by Malaysia is necessary, says Singapore, because wind blows from different directions in this region in the first and second half of the year.