HDB said that from 20 August 2024, the Loan-to-Value (LTV) limit for HDB housing loans would be lowered from 80 per cent to 75 per cent. Also, the Enhanced CPF Housing Grant quantum would be increased.
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Musician Ramkumar Vasudevan traces back 1,500-year-old Indo-Javanese roots with fusion ballet Prambanan
The piece was created after a two-year research on the history, art and architecture that linked the two countries — India and Indonesia — and dates back to over 1500 years.
Singapore witnessing rise in burglary at landed properties, housebreakers steal valuables worth SGD 3.85 million since June
Singapore Police have already arrested three foreigners and recovered SGD 1.36 million from them. Additionally, law enforcement officers have identified 14 other people who can help them in the investigations.
Singapore likely to see mpox cases due to global connectivity, says Health Minister Ong Ye Kung
Minister Ong said that the situation is worrying, adding that “probably Singapore will be one of the first places to find (mpox) cases because of our flight connections”.
‘Writing the next chapter of our Singapore story’, says PM Wong ahead of National Day Rally on August 18
Wong became the fourth Prime Minister of Singapore on May 15, 2024. He succeeded Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who stepped down after serving the nation for 20 years, from August 12, 2004 to May 15, 2024.
Serial cheater arrested in Singapore for fake-selling Sentosa tickets and other items online
This online seller had advertised the sale of Japanese Anime trading cards and admission tickets to theme parks at Resorts World Sentosa on Facebook and Carousell. The man allegedly failed to deliver the items after payments were made.
Singapore: MAS signs MoU with financial institutions and technology partners to study application of Quantum Key Distribution
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), DBS, HSBC, OCBC, UOB, SPTel and SpeQtral on August 14 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to embark on quantum security collaboration and study the application of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) in financial services. QKD can help financial institutions (FIs) protect the exchange of cryptographic keys to address the […]
September special payout for Singaporeans: 2.4 million+ people to get SGD 200-400 as cost-of-living support
At Budget 2024, Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong had announced an SGD 1.9 billion enhancement to the Assurance Package (AP) to help relieve cost-of-living pressures for Singaporean households.
Singapore: SDC ramps up nightlife with Sentosa Night Mode
Night Mode represents a strategic move to boost Sentosa’s appeal and allure after sunset and diversify its charm beyond the traditional daytime attractions. This initiative introduces a series of new nocturnal experiences, extended operating hours, and exclusive island-wide promotions, creating an exciting and immersive after-dark atmosphere.
SDC launches Singapore’s first accessible beach track, introduces wheelchair-friendly adventure for PwDs
This initiative aligns with SDC’s accessibility approach to holistically consider island infrastructure, offerings and programming to the specialised training of employees to assimilate guests and colleagues who are differently abled.
