Increased buyer’s stamp duty did not deter buyers as new private home sales rise in February: Analysts

SINGAPORE: The increased buyer’s stamp duty for properties of higher value did not deter buyers as new private home sales rose in February, according to property analysts. Excluding executive condominiums (ECs), developers sold 432 units last month, a nearly 10 per cent jump from the 393 units sold in January,Continue Reading

Strike grips Sri Lanka as unions protest IMF bailout

COLOMBO: Bankrupt Sri Lanka’s hospitals were crippled and transport disrupted on Wednesday (Mar 15) as trade unions protested against the doubling of taxes to qualify for a crucial IMF bailout. Schools cancelled term tests and outpatient departments at hospitals closed due to the work stoppage that involved more than 40Continue Reading