Tag: Construction
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Tragic Electrocution Claims Life of House Painter in Kampung Likas
Overview of the incident A house painter died after being electrocuted while working at a residence in Kampung Likas, Kota Kinabalu, on the morning of Wednesday, December 31. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene, local authorities confirmed. The event underscores the dangers workers face when electrical systems…
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Brickland MRT Station Construction Begins 2026 for NSL
Overview: A New Stop on Singapore’s North-South Line Singapore’s rail network is set for another expansion as Brickland MRT station begins construction in 2026. The new stop will be located between Choa Chu Kang and Bukit Gombak on the North-South Line (NSL), a key artery that carries thousands of commuters daily. Officials say the station…
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Glenveagh seeks planning permission for 815 homes in Balbriggan, North Dublin
Overview of the proposal Glenveagh Homes has submitted a planning application for a large new housing development on the outskirts of Balbriggan in North Dublin. The project seeks permission to deliver 815 homes in a mix of housing types, including family houses, duplexes, and apartment blocks, alongside spaces for local amenities and green infrastructure. The…
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Economy rebounds with 1.1% growth in September quarter
Overview: The economy rebounds with 1.1% growth The latest data shows the economy expanding by 1.1% in the September quarter, aided by stronger activity across business services, manufacturing and construction. The pace marks a solid rebound after a revised contraction in the prior quarter and outpaces economists’ expectations for a rise between 0.8% and 1.0%.…
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Economy rebounds with 1.1% September quarter growth
Solid Step Forward for the Economy in the September Quarter The economy rebounded with a 1.1% expansion in the September quarter, according to latest data. This quarterly growth figure surpasses market expectations, which had penciled in an increase of roughly 0.8% to 1.0%. The annual pace also picked up, with the economy 1.3% higher than…
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Economy Rebounds: 1.1% Growth in September Quarter Drives Upbeat Outlook
Strong Q3 Performance Lifts Economic Sentiment The economy edged up by 1.1% in the September quarter, defying expectations and signaling renewed momentum after a tougher spell earlier in the year. The quarterly rise, paired with a year-on-year increase of 1.3%, suggests the economy is regaining some of its footing, supported by a broad mix of…
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Windhoek Building Approvals Dip in November, Signals Slower Construction Momentum
November Building Approvals in Windhoek Fall Short of October Windhoek’s construction activity showed signs of cooling in November as the City Council approved 153 building plans valued at N$123.9 million. This marks a decrease of 33 approvals compared with October, underscoring a softer month for development activity in the Namibian capital. The month-on-month drop in…
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Windhoek Building Approvals Fall in November
November brought a cooling in Windhoek’s construction pipeline The City of Windhoek approved 153 building plans in November, valued at N$123.9 million. This marks a drop of 33 approvals compared with October, signaling a softer month for new construction starts in Namibia’s capital. As a barometer for the local property and construction markets, the November…
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Singapore Economists Lift Growth Forecasts for 2025 and 2026 in MAS Survey
Overview: Upbeat View on Singapore’s Economic Path Private sector economists have nudged up their growth projections for Singapore for the next two years, according to the latest survey from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The consensus now points to a 4.1% expansion in 2025 and a 2.3% rise in 2026, an improvement from earlier…
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Economists Upgrade Singapore Growth Forecasts for 2025 and 2026: MAS Survey Insights
Singapore Economists Boost Growth Outlook for 2025 and 2026 Private sector economists in Singapore have nudged up their growth projections for the economy, projecting expansions of 4.1% in 2025 and 2.3% in 2026. The upgrade comes as the MAS survey signals optimistic momentum across key sectors, including exports, manufacturing, finance, construction, and wholesale trade. The…