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Beyond beaches or Bali: Singapore’s push for urban wellness tourism

A billion-dollar thermal bath facility is part of the city-state’s bid to grab a slice of the fast-growing pie

More cancer survivors are returning to work, but many continue to cope with fatigue, “brain fog” and other lasting effects of treatment that remain largely unseen in the workplace.
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More cancer survivors are returning to work. Are employers ready to support them?

While some companies are willing to help such workers, efforts remain inconsistent

The World Cup will kick off after more than 900 qualifying matches involving 206 nations were held over 30 months.
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Football frenzy: The Beautiful Game descends on North America

The first Fifa World Cup to take place in three host nations could add US$40.9 billion to global GDP

Singapore couples are more particular about spending; smaller party sizes; and emerging new services.
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Are Singaporeans tightening purse strings as they tie the knot?

Wedding party sizes are shrinking, but couples are not necessarily spending less – merely smarter

While golf has historically been the premier networking sport, pickleball is emerging as a fresh alternative as corporates and business people warm to its social, fast-paced nature.
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From fairways to courts: Is pickleball the new golf?

More companies and entrepreneurs are turning to the racquet sport for client engagement and networking

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

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

Bikes now make more than twice as many journeys as cars in Paris.

How Paris beat the car

Though chaotic, the city’s transition has become a global role model

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