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Succession in Singapore: Is the era of family empires coming to an end?

More dynasty businesses such as UOB may have to hand over the reins to outsiders – but that does not have to be cause for concern

Singapore is experiencing its tightest office supply in years, say property consultants.
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The Great Singapore Office Sale: What’s driving the surge in deal activity in the office market?

Lower interest rates are helping to fuel a resurgence in Singapore office investment sales. But will there be takers for all these chunky deal sizes?

Property-based taxes may have limited room to run – and pushing them further risks hitting the wrong people, observers say.
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In taxing wealth, how far can Singapore push property owners?

While inequality data has revived calls for wealth taxes, the government remains focused on immovable assets

While residential property has delivered solid gains, observers say other assets such as equities often outpace it over the longer term.
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Higher costs, lower returns: Why are Singaporeans still betting on real estate?

Returns are often lower than equities, but policy and psychology keep property at the centre of wealth

The once-disused horse stables at the Perak Turf Club in Malaysia have been repurposed into the Ipoh Stables Market, a nostalgic modern marketplace.
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Turning stables and schools into lifestyle hubs: Malaysia reimagines its old spaces

Rising construction costs and changing tastes are pushing developers to reinvent existing buildings

Fractional investing allows investors to buy a fraction of a share or unit, rather than an entire one, at the current market price.
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With growing ways to get into fractional investing, platforms strive to set themselves apart

Traditional banks and digital platforms alike are offering a wider product range for both retail and high-net-worth individuals

Following a diplomatic spat last November, Chinese tourists are abandoning Japan and flocking to South-east Asia in greater numbers.
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China’s tourists turn from Japan to South-east Asia, but will momentum last?

The region could see Chinese spending worth US$35 billion this year –  but what happens when tensions with Japan subside?

The high cost of cars in Singapore is the main factor driving purchases in Malaysia, industry players say.
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Speed and savings: What’s driving Singaporeans to keep luxury cars in Malaysia

Businesses to aid this are emerging, with buyers drawn by lower costs, rare models and the simple joy of being behind the wheel

While lab-grown diamonds once suffered the stigma of being artificial, unethical mining practices have caused natural diamonds to lose their sparkle instead.
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Saying yes, for less: Why lab-grown diamonds have cornered 80% of the engagement ring market

New-age diamond ring retailers have business models that are leaner, faster and unburdened by mined inventory

South-east Asia’s young population and rising disposable income make the region a prime market for Chinese beauty brands looking to expand overseas.
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Aiming for the right blend: C-beauty’s challenge to K-beauty can’t be brushed off

Lower prices, rapid launches and a strong social media game support growth of Chinese cosmetic and skincare brands in S-E Asia