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CNA
3 days ago
- Business
- CNA
More ad-hoc sellers popping up online ahead of durian harvest
With the upcoming durian harvest, more enterprising ad-hoc sellers are popping up online. Veteran durian businesses say they have witnessed more online sellers looking to make a quick buck. But they say it is a gamble that may not pay off. This is because poor weather conditions have lead to a smaller supply and pushed up prices to a record high. Alexandra Anand with this story.
CNA
12-06-2025
- Business
- CNA
Quality assessment scheme has helped to reduce landed housing construction disputes
Legal disputes between home owners and landed property builders have fallen by around 10%, since a quality scheme was launched last year. The Micro Builders Association's BuildTrust quality assessment sets standards for areas such as floors, walls and electrical fittings. Contractors can get their projects independently assessed against the scheme and receive a report as proof of quality. The industry association said up to 40% of its members have got themselves into sticky situations with home owners over the past three years. Many are over defects identified by unregulated third-party checkers. Alexandra Anand reports.
CNA
05-06-2025
- General
- CNA
Singaporean Havard students can continue studies back home at local universities: MOE
Singaporean students at Harvard can continue their studies at one of the six local autonomous universities back home, should they wish to do so. The Education Ministry says the local universities stand ready to support them. The move comes after the US government barred entry of foreign students studying at Harvard. Alexandra Anand reports.
CNA
17-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Businesses finding ways to cash in ahead of pop star's only stop in Asia
Businesses in Singapore are creating themed events to cash in on the hype ahead of Lady Gaga's concert, including themed parties, hotel promotions and specially-flavoured local pancakes. Some firms say this is part of a longer-term strategy to boost sales as the nation looks to cement its reputation as a regional events hub. Natalie Ong and Alexandra Anand report.
CNA
14-05-2025
- General
- CNA
URA proposes 5 sites for conservation, including Jurong Hill Tower and Dakota Crescent
Five sites in Singapore have been identified for conservation as part of the Urban Redevelopment Authority's draft city plan in the next 10 to 15 years. They include Jurong Hill Tower as well as the former Royal Malayan Navy Admin Block among others. Alexandra Anand with more.
