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Singapore's civil service is world's best according to Oxford Uni study, kebaya inscribed onto UNESCO cultural heritage list: Singapore live news
Singapore's civil service ranked best in the world, kebaya on UNESCO list, and more local and international news curated by Yahoo Singapore.
1-min read - LifestyleEdgeProp
ANALYSIS: BTO or Resale?
Tanglin Halt Courtyard has the highest subscription rate among the BTO projects launched this year. (Image: HDB)SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) - Homebuyers often face the choice between applying for a Build-To-Order (BTO) flat or purchasing a resale HDB flat.Prospective buyers of resale flats typically scour property listings to find their ideal home or engage a property agent to assist them. Price negotiations are conducted directly between buyers and sellers or through their respective agents.In contras
8-min read - LifestyleINSIDER
Singaporeans gave up city life and moved to New Zealand. They earn less, but the tradeoffs are worth it.
In New Zealand, the couple gets to enjoy more time exploring the outdoors with their two young kids.
5-min read - NewsCNN
World’s top 100 cities revealed – Singapore is in the top 10
Data analytics company Euromonitor International has revealed its top 100 city destinations for 2024 and there are a few surprises at the top of the list.
3-min read - BusinessMoneySmart
Best Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (Dec 2024)—Rates Up To 3.20%, Minimum Deposits From $500
If you think that fixed deposits are only for conservative cash-rich aunties and uncles, think again. A fixed deposit (also known as a time deposit) account is a type of...
30-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
4 US Growth Stocks to Grow Your Wealth and Better Prepare You for Retirement
We feature four promising US growth stocks that can set you on the path to a happy retirement. The post 4 US Growth Stocks to Grow Your Wealth and Better Prepare You for Retirement appeared first on The Smart Investor.
5-min read - BusinessEdgeProp
Is it a Good Deal?: A freehold three-bedder in Bukit Timah sold for $2,144 psf, netting over $2 million profit
Maple Woods has achieved nine profitable transactions with profits of over $2 million. (Photo: Samuel Isaac Chua/EdgeProp Singapore)SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) – Last month, a three-bedroom unit in Maple Woods was sold for $3.3 million ($2,144 psf). The seller had purchased the 1,539-sq ft unit in April 2009 for $1.277 million ($830 psf), resulting in a profit of $2.023 million.We used our analytics tool, Is it a Good Deal?, to assess whether the buyer of the three-bedroom unit at Maple Woods secured a
8-min read - BusinessBloomberg
Singapore’s bank stock rally pushes market near record high
Singapore stocks are on course for a record high as renewed optimism around the city-state’s banks gives a lift to the wider market.
2-min read - NewsYahoo News Singapore
Singaporeans in South Korea advised to carry on as planned after martial law reversal; Death of woman in Dover flat classified as murder: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
1-min read - NewsSETHLUI.COM
Don’t go to these markets & hawker centres scheduled for spring cleaning in Dec 2024
With school holidays in full swing and the upcoming Christmas break, many of you might overlook the scheduled deep cleaning days for your favourite food centres or wet markets.
4-min read - Lifestyleohmyhome
How to Appeal to Sell Your HDB Resale Flat Before MOP?
Anyone who owns a home already knows that you're not allowed to sell your resale flat before you've reached your MOP HDB. But there are certain circumstances, like going through a divorce or avoiding bankruptcy, that necessitate selling your HDB flat before the typical 5-year MOP is up. Here's how you can appeal to HDB for an early MOP sale.
5-min read - BusinessEdgeProp
Is it a Good Deal?: $768,000 for a three-room HDB flat along Havelock Road with remaining lease of 88 years
This year, 65 three-room HDB flats at Bukit Merah have been sold for at least $700,000. (Photo: Samuel Isaac Chua/EdgeProp Singapore)SINGAPORE (EDGEPROP) – Earlier this month, a three-room HDB flat at 54 Havelock Road was sold for $768,000 ($1,034 psf). The 743-sq ft flat is located on the 15th storey.
6-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
4 Singapore Stocks with Dividend Yields of 5.9% or Higher
Here are four stocks with attractive dividend yields of 5.9% or more. Of late, there are indications that rates may be heading lower after the US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.75 percentage points over two sessions.
6-min read - TechnologySETHLUI.COM
LifeSG credits – 2 ways to cash out your $200 immediately
The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) have distributed S$200 in LifeSG credits to NSmen and NSFs (including those enlisting by 31 Dec 2024) as a gracias for proning on grassy knolls for 2 years.
3-min read - CelebrityPeople
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan Have 'Decided to Take a Break' from Year-Long Relationship (Exclusive)
The pair first sparked romance rumours as they were spotted grabbing dinner together in Los Angeles in early December 2023.
3-min read - EntertainmentTime
Your Guide to Spotify Wrapped 2024
Here’s how to access the annual listening recap and what new features to expect.
4-min read - NewsYahoo News Singapore
Lawrence Wong succeeds Lee Hsien Loong as PAP leader; Aupen founder hopes Singapore embraces brand in the same fashion as the West: Singapore live news
Yahoo Singapore is featuring a curated selection of some of the biggest, most important, and fascinating news that's making waves online.
1-min read - CelebrityVariety
Loki actor says he's homeless, seeks help: 'I was abused at home'
Jack Veal, a 17-year-old actor who appeared as Kid Loki in Season 1 of Marvel’s “Loki” series, posted several videos on TikTok saying that he’s homeless and in search of housing accommodations. “Hi. I’m a famous actor, I’m 17 and I’m homeless,” Veal said in the video.
2-min read - NewsBloomberg
Malaysia, Singapore postpone economic zone deal to January
Malaysia and Singapore will postpone next week’s signing to formalise a special economic zone in Johor, Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Wednesday.
1-min read - Businessohmyhome
HDB's ethnic quota: How it affects home sellers and buyers
Homeowners who wish to sell their HDB flats quickly, or are experiencing trouble finding willing buyers in the market, are often advised to lower their asking price relative to past transactions of similar properties within their neighbourhood. But even that might not be enough for minority home sellers, who often face greater difficulty navigating the HDB’s Ethnic Integration Policy (EIP).
8-min read - BusinessThe Smart Investor
5 Singapore stocks that are able to pay higher dividends in 2025
Dividends are attractive because they represent a tangible return on your investment that flows straight into your bank account. Here's a look at 5 stocks that might pay higher dividends next year.
5-min read - LifestyleSETHLUI.COM
Ultimate Christmas events guide 2024
If you’re looking for a reprieve from all the chaos, this Christmas events guide is for you!
11-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Nikola Jokić passes Magic Johnson for 3rd-most triple-doubles in NBA history
The Nuggets star could easily pass all-time leader Russell Westbrook in the coming years.
2-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Jobs rebound 'doesn't change the narrative' for Fed rate cut this month
The rebound in the job market announced Friday is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on track to cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point this month, absent any upside surprises to inflation.
5-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoWhy Trump tariffs could hit consumer electronics hard
President-Elect Donald Trump has posted on Truth Social that his administration plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from China and a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada on January 20, his first day in office. Ed Brzytwa, Consumer Technology Association Vice President of International Trade, sits down with Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton to talk about how hard consumer electronics could be hit by potential tariffs. "It could mean lower sales," says Bryztwa. "T
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VideoUS court upholds TikTok ban. What could this mean for Meta?
The situation appears more dire for TikTok after a US appeals court refused to block the law that could see the popular social media platform banned unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance divests from it. Catalysts hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills break down the latest on this news, joined by Yahoo Finance tech editor Dan Howley who relays what this ultimate ruling could mean for the broader tech and social media landscapes as Meta Platforms (META) has employed new features — such as Ree
- BusinessEngadget
Waymo announces it's expanding to Miami
Waymo plans to start offering rides in Miami in 2026.
1-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Canada
Odds of jumbo BoC rate cut boosted by jump in Canada's unemployment rate
Economists expected a job gain of 27,500, according to consensus estimates published by BMO Capital Markets.
4-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Reports: Oklahoma State asks Mike Gundy to sign a restructured contract after 0-9 season in Big 12 play
The longtime Cowboys coach is one of the 20 highest-paid coaches in college football.
2-min read - NewsStoryful
Video'Tens of Thousands' of Protesters Call for President Yoon to Step Down
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside the South Korean National Assembly on Friday, December 6, three days after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.Footage from journalist William Yang shows the crowd gathered outside the Seoul parliament, where he said they were demanding Yoon’s resignation.Yoon lifted the declaration of martial law within hours on Wednesday. South Korea’s ruling party leader, Han Dong-hoon, has called for him to be removed from office.The Democratic Party,
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Meta’s Nick Clegg says Elon Musk has potential to be a political 'puppet master'
On a podcast with BBC’s Nick Robinson, Meta’s president of global affairs, Nick Clegg, talked about how Elon Musk is “playing an outsized role in both the election and now the formation of the new U.S. administration.” Clegg said he thinks that Elon Musk has a “choice” when it comes to his political future: to be an “avid and well-heeled supporter” or to become a “puppet master, going well beyond Trump, deciding who the next Republican candidate should be and the one after that, and so on, so f
1-min read - NewsStoryful
VideoAdorable Moment Playful Pup Tumbles Down Snowdrift
A playful pup in Somerset, Pennsylvania, tumbled down a snow drift while prancing outside on December 5.The footage, shared by Matt Strohmier, shows the pup running around a snow-covered yard before taking a tumble.According to the National Weather Service between three and four inches of snow fell in Somerset from December 5, with more snow expected. Credit: Matt Strohmier via Storyful
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Lions use gutsy 4th-down call to finish off Packers in thrilling NFC North battle
Detroit maintains the inside track for the NFC North title and the No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
5-min read - NewsTechCrunch
Silicon Valley hitters take over Trump transition team: "a dozen Musk allies"
About a "dozen Musk allies" have put a pin in their daily routines to serve as unofficial advisers to the Trump transition effort, says the New York Times. Among them, reports the outlet: Jared Birchall, the head of Elon Musk’s family office, has interviewed a few candidates for jobs at the State Department; Marc Andreessen has talked with candidates for senior roles at the State Department, the Pentagon, and the Department of Health and Human Services; Shaun Maguire of Sequoia Capital is porin
1-min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
Lululemon just dropped a ton of new deals — shop leggings, bags & more starting under $30
Need to finish your Christmas shopping? These make superb gift ideas — trust us.
1-min read - NewsYahoo Celebrity UK
Inside Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog
After buying The Farmer's Dog in the Cotswold for 'under £1 million' Jeremy Clarkson has transformed the gastropub into a must-visit destination.
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Remembering Montreal's École Polytechnique massacre 35 years later: Photos
Friday marks the 35th anniversary of the tragic Polytechnique massacre in Montreal, where a gunman targeted and killed 14 women simply because of their gender, sparking a nationwide reckoning on violence against women.
- EntertainmentEngadget
Engadget Wrapped: The music we listened to the most in 2024
Spotify Wrapped, Apple Music Replay and Tidal Rewind are here.
7-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoTrump names a crypto czar: Why it's 'super bullish' for bitcoin
President-elect Donald Trump has named venture capitalist David Sacks as the incoming administration's "AI and Crypto Czar," a positive signal for crypto investors coming just after bitcoin (BTC-USD) reached $100,000 for the first time. Metafide CEO Frank Speiser joins Seana Smith and Madison Mills on Morning Brief to discuss his bitcoin outlook. Trump tapping Sacks "signals a shift to being hospitable to crypto innovation," Speiser says, adding, "[In regard to] the concept of [bitcoin's] viabil
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
Today's pound, gold and oil prices in focus: commodity and currency check, 6 December
Oil prices drop as OPEC+ prolongs supply cuts
4-min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Heartcore Capital closes $180M fund to pivot toward infrastructure, synthetic biology, climate
Back in the heady days of 2021, Heartcore Capital planned to focus on consumer technology with a $200 million fund. Fast-forward to 2024, and its latest fund will now "leaven the bread" of that thesis, with a fresh $180 million (€170 million) to go broader and more generalist than that earlier thesis. Aiming to be the first institutional money into startups, it is also ranked the 9th best VC globally in the HEC Paris-Dow Jones VC ranking.
2-min read - SportYahoo Sports
5 trades we want to see this winter, featuring Garrett Crochet, Cody Bellinger and more
As the hot stove heats up and the winter meetings begin, here are 5 deals that make sense for both sides.
7-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoStarbucks CEO has 'tall order' ahead: Shake Shack founder
Pun intended by Shake Shack (SHAK) founder and Union Square Hospitality Group CEO Danny Meyer, when he said on a recent episode of Opening Bid with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, that Starbucks (SBUX) CEO Brian Niccol has a "tall order" ahead of him; a witty reference to the smallest coffee cup size and incredibly large undertaking for the newest CEO. The legendary restaurateur explained that it's not necessarily advantageous to have every permutation of a coffee available to its cu
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What’s at stake for Georgia, Texas in the SEC championship? More than you might think
A playoff berth may not be on the line in the SEC title game, but rest and relaxation are.
5-min read - SportYahoo Sports
Keys to a fantasy football victory in Week 14
Fantasy football analyst Sal Vetri delivers his keys to a victory in Week 14.
8-min read - BusinessYahoo Finance Video
VideoHow to play the software sector in AI age: Adobe, Oracle, Salesforce
Ahead of Adobe (ADBE) and Oracle (ORCL) reporting earnings, BNP Paribas Exane global head of software research Stefan Slowinski joins Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton on Market Domination to discuss his strategy for navigating software stocks in 2025, which he expects to be the year of artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Slowinski says the software sector has made a "180-degree turn" in the last six months of 2024, with a "turn in sentiment" that "AI agents are finally the killer app that allows com
- TechnologyTechCrunch
The four startups from YC's Fall batch that enterprises should pay attention to
The 95 startups in this latest batch looked quite similar to recent YC cohorts in the sense that it includes many AI startups. If I did my math right, 87% of the startups in this batch are AI companies. Similar to YC's summer and winter batches this year, there was a noticeable focus on customer-service-related AI and AI agents.
2-min read - TechnologyYahoo Finance Video
VideoHow blockchain technology sets crypto apart
Listen and subscribe to Financial Freestyle on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. On the latest episode of Financial Freestyle with Ross Mac, Tall Guy Tycoon Armando Pantoja sits down with Mac to discuss cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. "Cryptocurrency is based on blockchain technology, " Pantoja says, explaining that he believes blockchain technology to be "the most secure database that's ever been created." "On top of that, blockchain is, that's when
- LifestyleYahoo Life
Watching 'Elf,' 'Die Hard' or 'The Grinch' again? Why revisiting our favorite shows and movies makes us feel good.
Rewatching your favorite show for the 100th time? Experts say there may be health benefits.
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