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As Bormio prepares to play host, local ski businesses take short-term hit

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Bormio, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings at the Piazza Cavour in Bormio REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Bormio, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings at the Piazza Cavour in Bormio REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Small proportion of Kampong Gelam tenants faced rental hikes of 25% or more, says Syed Harun

Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.
Popular nasi padang eatery Warong Nasi Pariaman at North Bridge Road on Jan 31, 2026. Its owners had said on Jan 21 that it would close permanently.

Rental car population hits high of 95,857 vehicles in 2025 amid high COE prices

Rental cars are becoming more prevalent in Singapore with high COE prices.
Rental cars are becoming more prevalent in Singapore with high COE prices.

Is your apartment nice enough for this home-swopping app?

Ms Victoria Sus, a Kindred member who said her worries about home swapping were assuaged by the platform's guidelines and generous insurance policy, at home in Chicago.
Ms Victoria Sus, a Kindred member who said her worries about home swapping were assuaged by the platform's guidelines and generous insurance policy, at home in Chicago.

Longer rent commitment for HDB shops may prevent overbidding, though not in prime areas: Analysts

Aalysts cautioned that the move may not guarantee sensible bidding, as tenderers may still bid aggressively to secure shops in prime locations with high footfall.
Aalysts cautioned that the move may not guarantee sensible bidding, as tenderers may still bid aggressively to secure shops in prime locations with high footfall.

Budget 2026: Restaurant association seeks help with labour cost, to control excessive rent increases

ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of diners at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on restaurants, food and beverage (F&B) businesses, sales, manpower crunch, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 
ST20250924_202599000154/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of diners at Jurong Point on Sept 24, 2025. Can be used for stories on restaurants, food and beverage (F&B) businesses, sales, manpower crunch, finance, economy, domestic expenditure, singapore gross domestic product (GDP), budget. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO 

Relaxed rental occupancy cap for HDB flats, private properties to be extended to 2028

The occupancy cap was first relaxed in Jan 22, 2024 and ended in Dec 31, 2026.
The occupancy cap was first relaxed in Jan 22, 2024 and ended in Dec 31, 2026.

Spain to tighten rental rules with room rent caps, seasonal lease curbs

Official data show that only about 120,000 new homes are built in Spain every year.
Official data show that only about 120,000 new homes are built in Spain every year.

Rental fraud spikes 400% in Malaysia amid rise in identity theft

Losses from fraudulent rental cases have spiked since 2023, particularly in 2025, said the Malaysian police.
Losses from fraudulent rental cases have spiked since 2023, particularly in 2025, said the Malaysian police.

Bidders for HDB shops must commit to tendered rent over 6 years instead of 3

The measure applies to successful bidders of all HDB shops, including coffee shops and medical facilities.
The measure applies to successful bidders of all HDB shops, including coffee shops and medical facilities.

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