Chee Hong Tat

Public servants should actively seek solutions, not just be ‘cogs’ in a machine: Chee Hong Tat

Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development, gives his opening address at STE:Fest 2026, held at the University Cultural Centre on May 19, 2026.

EC changes: Some HDB upgraders say they may be edged out as first-timers gain priority

Rivelle Tampines EC's public preview in March. The affordability of new ECs has come under the spotlight because robust demand from second-time buyers, who can tap capital gains from their HDB sale.

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New rules prioritising first-time buyers may curb exuberance in EC land bids, new launches

The median prices of new EC units have more than doubled in the past decade to $1,754 psf in 2025, from $797 psf in 2015.

HDB likely to exceed initial 55,000-flat target from 2025 to 2027: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the IREUS Urban Housing Symposium on May 8.

10-year MOP for executive condos, more EC units for first-timers to tackle affordability concerns

The first two sites to be affected by the new measures are located in Canberra Drive (left) and Sembawang Drive (right).

Parliament passes new laws to validate fees collected by MND agencies after heated debate

he Workers’ Party, for the first time in this term of Parliament, opposed the new laws which were part of a larger Bill containing several administrative changes.

Quicker hiring process for migrant construction workers from 2027 amid strong building demand

From January 2027, new construction work-permit holders from China and Thailand will no longer have to obtain a competency certification before entering Singapore.

About 29,000 HDB households to benefit from upgrading works in their neighbourhoods

Block 144 Lorong 2 Toa Payoh is one of the blocks to benefit from the Neighbourhood Renewal Programme.

Government to share diesel and bitumen cost increases with contractors for key public projects

Piling works for a public housing project, pictured in January 2026.

S’pore unveils plan to become a gold trading hub amid rising investor interest

MAS said it is studying the provision of vaulting services for foreign central banks and sovereign entities.

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