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Grade A office rents expected to rise 3% this year

Grade A office rents are expected to go up further this year by three per cent. Industry observers say smaller firms such as those in consumer goods and financial services are driving up demand, even as some large tech companies have given up their prime area offices. Rebecca Metteo reports.

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Former Chief Justice Yong Pung How's family to donate S$10m to National University Health System

The family of former Chief Justice Yong Pung How will be donating S$10 million to the National University Health System. Dr Yong's daughter, Yong Ying-I, said it will be donated in her late mother's name. She revealed the donation during the launch of a new book about her father's legacy. Rebecca Metteo with more.

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Four land parcels awarded for vegetable farming in Lim Chu Kang, Sungei Tengah

Four land parcels have been awarded for vegetable farming in Lim Chu Kang and Sungei Tengah. They are part of efforts to support Singapore's goal to produce 30% of its nutritional needs by 2030. Some 70% of plots launched over the last seven years have been taken up. The Singapore Food Agency said the winning proposals

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Staff of Israeli embassy in Singapore 'harshly punished' for insensitive post

The Israeli embassy in Singapore has "harshly punished" a staff member for putting up an unauthorised social media post that Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam labelled as "completely unacceptable". The post had compared the mentions of Israel and Palestine in a religious text. The Singapore Government told the embassy

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Tenants hope art can be part of future plans for Gillman Barracks area

Tenants at a lifestyle and art enclave in Singapore are hoping that art can still be a part of development plans for the area. This is even if galleries are no longer part of its future. It was recently announced that Gillman Barracks is being studied for future housing. An expert says the Government has been working t

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National Development Minister Desmond Lee on heritage buildings, housing affordability

National Development Minister Desmond Lee said buildings with heritage value must be carefully studied before any redevelopment plans are put in place. He added that there is a need to balance the needs of the property owners, as well as public interest. In an exclusive interview with CNA's Rebecca Metteo, Mr Lee also

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Singapore must take on structural policy changes to keep growing: DPM Heng

Speaking at the Budget debate, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said Singapore must undertake structural policy change to overcome resource constraints, so as to keep growing its economy and industries. He added that, for the country to thrive, the government must work with various stakeholders like researchers, sc

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Budget Debate: MPs caution against over-reliance of govt handouts among citizens

While MPs supported the move in the Budget to give out vouchers and rebates to Singaporeans, some questioned the sustainability of these handouts. They believe it may create over-reliance, and such help might keep inflation higher or longer. A few MPs also urged the government to relook the means-testing for assistance

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Thousands celebrate Singapore's multi-ethnic culture at Chingay Parade

About 15,000 people gathered at the F1 Pit Building for the Chingay Parade this year. Over two days, the annual affair promises to be a riot of colours and flowers to showcase the country's rich and unique multi-ethnic culture. Rebecca Metteo tells us more.

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Budget 2024: DPM Wong calls on firms to support workers to upskill or be left behind

Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has called on firms to support their workers to upskill or they may find it hard to keep and attract talent. Mr Wong was responding to questions posed by Singaporeans in an hour-long programme about the Budget this year. Rebecca Metteo tells us more.

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