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URA eyes rezoning of one-north land parcel as residential, and step up intensity of land use in several sites

A LAND parcel bounded by Media Circle and one north Avenue, currently zoned for business-park use, is being proposed for a high-density residential development. Elsewhere, land use in five other sites already earmarked for residential use will be intensified for this purpose. 

Singapore’s digital economy contributes 17.3% to GDP in 2022, up from 13% in 2017: IMDA

SINGAPORE’S digital economy last year contributed 17.3 per cent to its gross domestic product (GDP), up from 13 per cent in 2017, a report by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) showed on Friday (Oct 6).

Two operators team up to offer largest EV charging network covering both sides of Causeway

MALAYSIA’S largest electric vehicle (EV) charge-point operator Yinson GreenTech (YGT) and Singapore charge-point operator ComfortDelGro (CDG) Engie on Friday (Oct 6) inked a partnership agreement to offer motorists on both sides of the Causeway access to over 1,000 charge points. 

When money laundering leaves a stain on the economy

SINGAPORE’S operation to round up accused members of the “Fujian Family” organised crime ring has seen more than S$2.8 billion of assets seized so far – an eye-popping sum.

Fintech funding in South-east Asia sinks to lowest level since 2020: Traxcn

THE total funding to fintech startups in South-east Asia plunged by 74 per cent to US$229 million in the third quarter, from US$887 million in the third quarter of last year.

Singapore shares end first week of Q4 in the black; STI climbs 0.6%

SINGAPORE stocks ended the week in positive territory, tracking regional indices.