February 2025 BTO Sales Launch Guide: Kallang/Whampoa; Queenstown; Woodlands; Yishun

In the first BTO sales launch of the year in February 2025, HDB will be offering about 5,000 BTO flats in 5 projects across Kallang/Whampoa, Queenstown, Woodlands and Yishun. About 3,800 of these flats will be Shorter Waiting Time (SWT) flats that have wait times of less than three years. Those who are looking forward to apply […]

Insights: 3 Macro Trends Singaporean Investors Should Watch out for in 2025 

This article was contributed by Mahesh Sethuraman, CEO at SAXO Singapore The macroeconomic environment in 2024 was one of uncertainty. Last year saw significant events that swung markets both ways – from the U.S. presidential elections to stabilising inflation rates. As we head into 2025, the only guaranteed constant is change. We live in an […]

[2025 Edition] Complete Guide To ETF Investing in Singapore

Investing in ETFs is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to start our investment journey. In recent years, ETFs have been gaining more attention and widespread popularity. Today, with about 8,800 ETFs listed globally adding up to over US$10 trillion in managed assets, it has overtaken active investing. While many ETFs tend to provide broad-based market exposure, […]

How Much Does It Cost To “Hai Di Lao” At Home

With Chinese New Year just around the corner, families will be preparing for one of the most anticipated culinary traditions of the season: a hotpot feast (apart from the reunion dinner itself!). Steaming pots of rich, aromatic broths bubbling away at the centre of the table, laden with an irresistible array of meats, seafood, vegetables, […]

How Much Can Retail Workers Earn In Singapore?

Singapore’s economy is heavily reliant on its services sector, with key industries like financial services, law, and hospitality forming its backbone. Within this services-driven landscape, the retail sector also plays a crucial role, reflecting Singapore’s reputation as a global shopping destination. Shopping is often considered a national pastime, thanks to the abundance of malls across […]