River Modern Condominium is one of the most highly anticipated new launches in River Valley (District 9), expected to preview in February 2026. Developed by GuocoLand, the project combines a prime riverfront location, direct MRT connectivity, and a well-balanced unit mix, making it a serious consideration for both investors and owner-occupiers. But in a Core
If you own an HDB flat in Singapore and are thinking about upgrading in 2026, you are not alone—and you are not late. You are, however, standing at a fork in the road that demands clarity, discipline, and an unromantic reading of the market. The easy gains of the post-pandemic boom are behind us. Prices
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The Civil Service 2026 salary adjustment may sound like an internal HR update, but it carries broader implications for Singapore’s economic trajectory. Around 22,000 civil servants will receive salary increases ranging from 2% to 9%, effective 1 August 2026. The adjustments follow a review by the Public Service Division to ensure public sector pay remains
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The CapitaLand Investment Mapletree merger rumours have sparked one big, seductive idea: Could this create “Singapore’s BlackRock”? It’s a powerful headline. It appeals to national pride. It suggests scale, dominance and global relevance. But for retail investors — the ones buying shares on SGX, holding REITs in their CDP accounts, or dollar-cost averaging monthly —
For more than a decade, the comparison between Bitcoin and Gold has shaped one of the most important narratives in modern finance: digital gold versus physical gold. But in 2024–2025, analysts began sounding the alarm. The long-term Bitcoin-to-gold ratio — a metric that had trended upward for roughly 12 years — broke below its historic
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If you’ve been investing over the past two years, you’ve probably felt it: the AI wave. Every earnings season, headlines revolve around trillion-dollar US tech giants. Their share prices surge. ETFs become increasingly concentrated. And many retail investors in Singapore are left wondering: Here’s the uncomfortable truth: when everyone is crowded into the same trades,
Today is Day 1 of the Year of the Fire Horse, and with it comes the unmistakable feeling of a gate swinging wide open. A new year is always an invitation. It invites us to begin again, to reset our pace, to reconsider our direction, and to remember who we are becoming. But there are
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🧨 Happy Lunar New Year 2026! Happy Lunar New Year to all my readers! As we usher in the new year, may your homes be filled with laughter, your hearts with gratitude, and your portfolios with wisdom. Chinese New Year is always a time of renewal — a chance to reflect on the year behind
Happy Chinese New Year 2026! 🧧🔥As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, we extend our warmest wishes to all our readers in Singapore. May this year bring you energy, courage, prosperity, and excellent health. The Fire Horse is known for its dynamic, adventurous, and determined nature—qualities that can inspire you to pursue your
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The Straits Times Index (STI) breaking above 5,000 isn’t just another headline. For many Singapore investors, it’s symbolic. It means the local market has regained momentum. It means the banks are firing. And it means the Singapore stock market is once again part of global investor conversations. But here’s the real question: What should you
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