Updated June 2026. Originally published March 2023. In Singapore, owning a property is often seen as a marker of wealth and success. But between high prices, tighter loan-to-value limits and ever-rising stamp duties, the maths on a second local property has quietly stopped working for a lot of people. That’s why, back in 2023, I sat down with a […] The post This Singaporean Had a Dozen US Properties in 2023. He’s Now at 27 — Here’s How He Scaled first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Way back before 1995, we had HDB flat types built for “sandwiched” Singaporeans. Executive Maisonettes, Executive Apartments, and Multi-Generation flats were built to bridge the gap for those who had higher incomes, but still couldn’t comfortably buy private homes. This resulted in rare flat layouts that feature huge living spaces, dual-storey living, and a level […] The post Here Are 5 Of Singapore’s Biggest And Rarest HDB Flats With 1,700 Sqft+ Space first appeared on TheFinance.sg.

Referring to his recent state visit to Pyongyang, Chinese President Xi Jinping thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the "enthusiastic and friendly" hospitality during the trip.

More than 95 per cent of China's new microdramas in the first quarter of 2026 were AI-generated, compared with near zero a year ago. CNA speaks to the industry's key cast about the new plot twist.

A panel of residential experts has welcomed moves from the government to introduce regulations that will hold leasing and estate agents to account with mandatory qualifications. The post Qualifications for agents and digitisation key in boosting resi sales, RICS panel says appeared first on Property Week.

The UK build-to-rent (BTR) sector saw investment total £2.2bn in Q2 2026, marking the strongest second quarter on record, according to new research from Savills. The post Investment for UK BTR hits record £2.2bn across Q2, Savills reports appeared first on Property Week.