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Joyce Lim

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Joyce Lim is a senior correspondent with more than 20 years of reporting experience. She currently focuses on property markets and urban policy, examining how regulations and market forces affect communities. She has also reported on politics and major events across Asia, including elections, protests, and natural disasters. Specialising in investigative work, she brings a focus on accountability and the impact of policy on everyday lives.

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How one Singapore family is chasing a million-dollar Pokemon dream

Mr Andy Chua (second from right) roped in (from left) Mr Gab Chua, Mr Glenn Chua, and Mr Bryan Leong to start Pokemakase, a family-run venture that buys, sells and trade Pokemon cards.
Mr Andy Chua (second from right) roped in (from left) Mr Gab Chua, Mr Glenn Chua, and Mr Bryan Leong to start Pokemakase, a family-run venture that buys, sells and trade Pokemon cards.

Inside Singapore’s Pokemon trading boom where millions in cash are swopped for rare cards

Visitors at Kyo Cards Con at Singapore Expo on May 2. The trading card event drew about 10,000 visitors, matching its February debut.
Visitors at Kyo Cards Con at Singapore Expo on May 2. The trading card event drew about 10,000 visitors, matching its February debut.

Canberra Drive EC site launched for tender under tighter EC rules

The plot of land along Canberra Drive where Executives Condominiums (EC) will be built on, which will be affected by new measures, pictured on May 8, 2026.
The plot of land along Canberra Drive where Executives Condominiums (EC) will be built on, which will be affected by new measures, pictured on May 8, 2026.

Condo owners may lose their apartment for owing maintenance fees

A 4-bedroom unit at The Parkshore was sold under MCST-forced sale at an auction in September 2025.
A 4-bedroom unit at The Parkshore was sold under MCST-forced sale at an auction in September 2025.

PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Adrian Lim returns to PropNex with 36 agents

PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Adrian Lim will be leading a team that includes those who chose to join him from PLB.
PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Adrian Lim will be leading a team that includes those who chose to join him from PLB.

More young people in Singapore buying private properties, some for investment

(From left) Ms Teri Tan, 32, bought a unit at Pinetree Hill which cost $2.1 million, Ms Hilda Tan paid $910,000 for a 635 sq ft condo unit at Waterfront Isle in Bedok Reservoir.
(From left) Ms Teri Tan, 32, bought a unit at Pinetree Hill which cost $2.1 million, Ms Hilda Tan paid $910,000 for a 635 sq ft condo unit at Waterfront Isle in Bedok Reservoir.

Parking dispute ends with High Court ruling on proxy cap in strata developments

jlcarpark - Under an arrangement that dated back to at least 2017, the management corporation (MCST) of WCEGA Plaza and Tower allowed the WCEGA Used Car Association (WUCA) to operate 58 basement parking spaces. Photo taken on 28 April, 2026.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR
jlcarpark - Under an arrangement that dated back to at least 2017, the management corporation (MCST) of WCEGA Plaza and Tower allowed the WCEGA Used Car Association (WUCA) to operate 58 basement parking spaces. Photo taken on 28 April, 2026.
ST PHOTO: ARIFFIN JAMAR

Keeping old S’pore condos liveable will take financial discipline, not just new rules and subsidies

The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.
The Government has observed that some estates may not collect adequate sinking funds for essential facility upgrades.

Are HDB flats near train stations more valuable? It depends on the town

New rules, whistle-blowing channel for PropertyLimBrothers after leadership controversy

Mr Adrian Lim (left) with fellow PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Melvin Lim in 2022. The latter resigned from the firm on Jan 25.
Mr Adrian Lim (left) with fellow PropertyLimBrothers co-founder Melvin Lim in 2022. The latter resigned from the firm on Jan 25.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.