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Over S$27.5b invested in Marina Bay from private and public sector

More than S$27.5 billion has been invested so far in the new business and financial district in Marina Bay and the government is planning to pump in a further S$1 billion in infrastructure works there over the next 10 to 15 years.

Singapore’s National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan announced this at the topping out ceremony for the construction of the Marina Bay Financial Centre on Wednesday morning.

He also said there are some signs of speculation in the recent frenzy in the property market.

The government announced in April that Marina Bay had attracted total investments of over S$22 billion of which S$5.7 billion was from the government, and S$16.5 billion was from the private sector.

And just three months later, that figure, which includes government and private sector investments, has risen to over S$27.5 billion. Continue reading

Signs of speculation in private property market

The government is seeing some signs of speculation in the Singapore property market, according to National Development Minister Mah Bow Tan.

Speaking on the sidelines of the topping out ceremony of the Marina Bay Financial Centre on Wednesday morning, Mr Mah said the government is monitoring the situation.

He added that it is uncertain if the buying momentum seen in recent months can be sustained.

“The forecast is still for negative growth this year. Although it’s not as negative as it was in the beginning of the year. I think there is still uncertainty… But what is important really is for all of us, all the players in the market, to make sure that the market remains healthy,” said Mr Mah. Continue reading