Housing policy

Land planned for housing in Tengah converted to park after consulting nature groups: HDB

Land near Tengah Service Reservoir that was initially slated for housing was re-zoned to expand a future park.

Seoul’s green space a battleground for mayor and South Korea’s President

With 16,000 people per square km, Seoul is more densely packed than London, New York or Tokyo, putting a strain on both housing and greenery.

Bucking the trend? HK leader pledges bigger homes for its people in new mega hub

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee unveiled the city’s first-ever five-year plan and his annual policy address on Sept 16.

Decisions to consider building homes on greenery or heritage sites not made lightly: Indranee

The authorities deal with land constraints in two ways: by balancing competing needs in every decision on land use, and by enlarging space.

South Korea’s Lee hits new approval low as housing discontent grows

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attends a joint statement with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris as part of South Korean President Lee’s state visit to France, on Sept 8.

Australia’s far-right leader Pauline Hanson vows to cut migrants by 750,000

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said the plan will seek to end “the practice of temporary visa hopping” to extend a stay in Australia as well the “removal of illegal migrants”.

Charity proposes lower age eligibility for Lease Buyback Scheme, one-stop retirement planning platform

Singapore charity Leap201 suggested lowering the eligibility age for the Lease Buyback Scheme in phases, from 65 to 55.

Demand for assisted-living flats moderated as seniors have more options now: Tan Kiat How

The first community care apartment in Bukit Batok offers seniors with an assisted living housing option, which included activities organised for its residents.

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