URA Draft Master Plan 2025 will give residents more flexibility to choose ideal home: Analysts; Thailand approves $68.7m for 'half-half' travel campaign: Singapore live news

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The Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) Draft Master Plan 2025 will allow greater flexibility for residents in choosing their ideal home as amenities (and in some cases, workplaces) will be located closer to homes, said analysts. More green spaces, preserved heritage buildings, and access to waterfront and park views are being built into upcoming estates, with over 80,000 homes planned across more than 10 areas including Dover, Defu, Newton, and Orchard.
Thailand has approved a 1.75 billion baht (S$68.73 million) budget for the "Half-Half Thailand Travel" campaign, aimed at stimulating domestic tourism during the low season from June to September.
Announced by Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong on Tuesday (24 June), the initiative is part of a larger 115 billion baht stimulus package endorsed on the same day. The campaign is expected to generate approximately 35 billion baht in tourism revenue through an additional 2.67 million additional domestic trips, and create an estimated 40,000 jobs between July and October.
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Thailand has approved a 1.75 billion baht (S$68.73 million) budget for the "Half-Half Thailand Travel" campaign, aimed at stimulating domestic tourism during the low season from June to September.
Announced by Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong on Tuesday (24 June), the initiative is part of a larger 115 billion baht stimulus package endorsed on the same day. The campaign is expected to generate approximately 35 billion baht in tourism revenue through an additional 2.67 million additional domestic trips, and create an estimated 40,000 jobs between July and October.
The campaign will offer 500,000 subsidised room nights, with each participant eligible to book up to five nights – at least two of which must be in secondary cities. In addition to subsidised accommodation, travellers will receive a 500 baht cash coupon per booking, redeemable at participating restaurants and tourist attractions after their check-in. This is intended to encourage spending in local economies and promote less-visited destinations.
According to Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the initiative should attract at least 100,000 Thai participants.
For more on Thailand's 'Half-Half' travel campaign, read here.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) Draft Master Plan 2025 will allow greater flexibility for residents in choosing their ideal home as amenities (and in some cases, workplaces) will be located closer to homes, said analysts.
The latest draft masterplan, Singapore's land use development blueprint for the next 10 to 15 years, sees a major shift in how residents live, work, and play. Analysts say the plan has a stronger focus on creating an environment that fosters a healthier and more active lifestyle, supports the Republic's ageing population, and addresses the challenges of climate change.
More green spaces, preserved heritage buildings, and access to waterfront and park views are being built into upcoming estates, with over 80,000 homes planned across more than 10 areas including Dover, Defu, Newton, and Orchard.
Christine Sun, chief researcher and strategist at property agency OrangeTee Group, told The Straits Times (ST) that the plan enhances quality of life for Singaporeans by providing more homes with access to sea, river, and park views, as well as more parks and amenities.
This means that Singaporeans will have a more diverse array of housing options to suit their needs, be they near the city centre, schools, parks or waterways.
A key feature of the blueprint is its push to decentralise workplaces and ease pressure on transport systems by building business hubs and homes closer together. Areas like the one-north precinct, already buzzing with over 50,000 knowledge workers, could see thousands of new homes in Dover-Medway and Mediapolis.
For more on the expert analysis on the URA Draft Master Plan 2025, read here.
Thailand has approved a 1.75 billion baht (S$68.73 million) budget for the "Half-Half Thailand Travel" campaign, aimed at stimulating domestic tourism during the low season from June to September.
Announced by Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong on Tuesday (24 June), the initiative is part of a larger 115 billion baht stimulus package endorsed on the same day. The campaign is expected to generate approximately 35 billion baht in tourism revenue through an additional 2.67 million additional domestic trips, and create an estimated 40,000 jobs between July and October.
The campaign will offer 500,000 subsidised room nights, with each participant eligible to book up to five nights – at least two of which must be in secondary cities. In addition to subsidised accommodation, travellers will receive a 500 baht cash coupon per booking, redeemable at participating restaurants and tourist attractions after their check-in. This is intended to encourage spending in local economies and promote less-visited destinations.
According to Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the initiative should attract at least 100,000 Thai participants.
For more on Thailand's 'Half-Half' travel campaign, read here.
The Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) Draft Master Plan 2025 will allow greater flexibility for residents in choosing their ideal home as amenities (and in some cases, workplaces) will be located closer to homes, said analysts.
The latest draft masterplan, Singapore's land use development blueprint for the next 10 to 15 years, sees a major shift in how residents live, work, and play. Analysts say the plan has a stronger focus on creating an environment that fosters a healthier and more active lifestyle, supports the Republic's ageing population, and addresses the challenges of climate change.
More green spaces, preserved heritage buildings, and access to waterfront and park views are being built into upcoming estates, with over 80,000 homes planned across more than 10 areas including Dover, Defu, Newton, and Orchard.
Christine Sun, chief researcher and strategist at property agency OrangeTee Group, told The Straits Times (ST) that the plan enhances quality of life for Singaporeans by providing more homes with access to sea, river, and park views, as well as more parks and amenities.
This means that Singaporeans will have a more diverse array of housing options to suit their needs, be they near the city centre, schools, parks or waterways.
A key feature of the blueprint is its push to decentralise workplaces and ease pressure on transport systems by building business hubs and homes closer together. Areas like the one-north precinct, already buzzing with over 50,000 knowledge workers, could see thousands of new homes in Dover-Medway and Mediapolis.
For more on the expert analysis on the URA Draft Master Plan 2025, read here.