Understanding interest rates: How you can use it to save even more money, Money News,Low interest rates are here to stay. For the time being, at least. Here’s what you need to know about interest rates and how you can make the most of it. As we are mired in one of the worst recessions in history (fr
Property jargon of the day: Rest of Central Region (RCR), Money News,Everyday, 99.co takes a piece of property jargon and demystifies it. Today, we’re looking at the Rest of Central Region (RCR), the sandwiched area of Singapore property. What is the RCR? While HDB flats are commonly classified by t
3 undervalued companies with company buyback activities in October, Money News,For a start, undervalued companies are deemed to be trading in the open market at a price presumed to be below the companies' true intrinsic value. Moreover, an undervalued stock is also believed to be priced too low
Glaciers vanishing at record rate in Alps following heatwaves, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. MORTERATSCH GLACIER, SWITZERLAND – From the way 45-year-old Swi
Thailand warns of stricter measures if coronavirus not contained, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand warned on Tuesday that more intensive measures might be necessary to halt its worst coronavirus outbreak yet and urged the public to cooperate to contain a spread that has seen cases in most regions of the
Lower demand in HDB resale market in August; prices rise for 26th straight month, Money News,A slower buying sentiment may be setting in among HDB resale flat buyers. According to 99.co and SRX flash report on the HDB resale market in August 2022, 2,323 transactions were recorded last month, represe
Exclusive breastfeeding tied to healthier cholesterol in teens, Health News,Babies who consume nothing but breast milk for their first three months of life may have healthier cholesterol levels by adolescence than infants who drink formula, a new study suggests. Pediatricians recommend that mothers
Will buying an electric car save you money in the future?, Lifestyle News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. The government plans to phase out internal combustion vehicles
China's city dwellers head to rural communes to find simpler life, China News,GUANZHONG, China – Mr Yang Zhaoyu quit his job in a big Chinese city nine months ago and moved to a small community that preaches sustainable living and mindful consumption. \”After graduating from college, I lived a v
3 reasons donating money can be good for your wallet, Money News,Singapore has one of the highest GDP (in PPP) per capita worldwide. Despite this, Singaporeans tend to donate less than those in other wealthy nations . However, donating money to charity is a great way to spend some of the additional
3 growth stocks you should not miss out on, Money News,As a Smart Investor, our job is to find companies that can grow through adversity. The hallmark of a growth company is a strong and recognisable brand name, a sturdy competitive moat and the ability to evolve and latch on to new trends. Of cours
Old HDB flats are being snapped up by young Singaporeans, but why? , Money News,In the past year, we’ve seen a renewed surge of interest in younger couples who are buying older (40+ year old) HDB flats. This runs contrary to attitudes from five years ago, when HDB flats were often criticised as “99-
There are 183,737 millionaires in Singapore, and 1,000 who are 'crazy rich': Credit Suisse, Business Wires News,SINGAPORE – The number of millionaires in Singapore grew 11.2 per cent in the 12 months to mid-2018 to 183,737 as wealth per adult rose 5.3 per cent to over US$283,000, the ninth
Is it worth paying a premium for pre-war and post-war flats in Tiong Bahru? We break down the numbers, Money News,Tiong Bahru flats have made headlines for its steep prices despite its relatively low lease remaining. A Straits Times article published in Aug 2020 highlighted a $1.1 million dollar fou
Ady An's husband gifts her 4 luxury villas worth $100m after she delivers baby, Entertainment News,Ady An's husband doesn't just spoil her – he also spoils the market for all the other husbands out there. Her businessman husband, Levy Chan, reportedly gifted her with four luxury villa
Decision to defer travel bubble with Hong Kong based on clear parameters: Chan Chun Sing, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – The joint decision by Singapore and Hong Kong to defer the air travel bubble was based on \”clear parameters\” that had been set out in the agreement between the two cities, said Trade
Adults need a regular bedtime, too, Health News,Adults who have a regular bedtime are likely to weigh less than those who don't, to have lower blood sugar and to face a lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a US study. Although scientists have talked about the importance of get
6 ways to protect you and your family from dengue, Lifestyle News,Over 2000 dengue cases have been recorded in Singapore since the beginning of this year, with 29 active clusters as of May 2021. The safest way to slow down the spread of dengue is by separating yourself completely from mosquitoes, bu
Beijing to exit 200 most polluted cities list, China News,Beijing's notoriously bad air quality has improved in recent years and the Chinese capital is expected to drop out of a list of 200 most polluted cities in the world this year, a data provider said Thursday. Beijing \”is on track\” to redu
Is there such a thing as walking too early for babies? , Lifestyle News,Your baby’s first steps are a big moment for him and you. He’s turning into a toddler and if he manages to hit his milestones earlier than other babies, you should be a proud parent. In fact, a study in the journal Pediatrics su
A look inside Virgin Voyages' cruise ship with free Wi-Fi, no buffets and no kids, Lifestyle News,If the reason you've been avoiding cruise vacations is because of the impression that it's \”for old people\” or you just have an aversion to kids, Virgin Voyages could be the game-changer
Stiffer fines for parking offences, such as tailgating at carparks, from July 1, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Motorists who flout the law and commit parking offences will face stiffer fines from July 1, following a review by the Housing Board (HDB) and Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). In a joint s
Covid-19: 2 more pre-school staff test positive; 642 new cases on Saturday, Singapore News,[UPDATE May 24, 2.50pm] The authorities have clarified information about two pre-school staff who tested positive and we have updated this article accordingly. [UPDATE 10.48pm] The Ministry of Health (MOH) con
'Scrimp just to break even': Cabbies, private-hires welcome one-off $150 relief albeit insufficient as fuel prices soar, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – For the past month or so, Grab driver Anamullah Hamidullah has had to forgo buying hot drinks when taking his breaks so he can still take home
Increasing red meat intake may also increase the risk of death: Study, Health News,A new large-scale US study has found that increasing the amount of red meat in the diet, especially processed red meat, appears to be linked with an increased risk of death, while swapping it for plant-based alternati
Citigroup adjusts pay scale for women in Singapore, Money News,It's the latest move from the group to address gender pay inequality. Proving that they do indeed have 2020 vision, Citigroup Inc. has adjusted the pay in Singapore for women who earned less than their male counterparts for doing th
Why slow money is better than fast money, Money News,It's only February. When we rang in the new year, who could have predicted that the novel coronavirus would reach our shores. None of us knows how the stock market will look like in the coming weeks or months. In case you'd like to read
Save this August with 1-for-1 buffet deals, Lifestyle News,This August, with National Day around the corner, there are plenty of great 1-for-1 promotions around Singapore for any palate, here are the best deals that we found. Citibank promotions Plate | Carlton City Hotel https://www.carltoncity.sg/
Covid-19: Pre-school staff among the 614 cases on Friday, Singapore News,[UPDATE 10.55 PM] A total of 614 new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in Singapore today (May 22). In a statement by the Ministry of Health (MOH), they announced that there are four community cases while the remaining case
Facebook, Google tools reveal political ad removal data, Digital News,SAN FRANCISCO – Public databases that shine a light on online political ads – launched by Facebook and Google before Tuesday's US elections – offer the public the first broad view of how quickly the companies yank advertiseme
As flat prices soar in Hong Kong, investors park money down in the lot, Business Wires News,HONG KONG – Esther Fan's nest egg is tucked away in an old residential complex on the outskirts of Hong Kong – two parking spaces in a dimly-lit lot alongside dozens of luxury cars and a Mini Cooper with
'We have run down the clock' says Johnson as climate conference opens, World News,AsiaOne has launched EarthOne, a new section dedicated to environmental issues — because we love the planet and we believe science. Find articles like this there. GLASGOW – A crucial UN conference heard calls
Human exposure to BPA may be greater than previously thought, Lifestyle News,Humans may be exposed to higher than expected levels of bispehnol A (BPA), a toxic chemical thought to interfere with hormones involved in normal growth and development, according to a study using a new method for measuring
Here's what you need to know about Singapore's food delivery robots, Digital News,Singaporeans flocked to food delivery after it was announced that dining-in was prohibited during Circuit Breaker. Today, despite being allowed to dine-in at restaurants in larger groups, the habit of orderin
