computation of its key price index. NHB RESIDEX, India's first official housing price index( HPI

SINGAPORE – The National Heritage Board( NHB) will carry out a study of 38 Oxley Road, the site of

Future tenders will also be more carefully designed.... As many heritage materials lack information, including those that date back to the 1880s, researching into and documenting them is a resource-intensive process and takes time. The NAC, meanwhile, was found to have lapsed in the rental management of its 37 arts housing premises.... Evaluation criteria also did not need to be finalised before open calls for rental applications.In one case, sub-tenancy agreements set out by the tenant were t

SINGAPORE – Death, a taboo topic for most people, is the subject of an upcoming book that explores the evolution of cultural and religious practices in Singapore.... The scheme comprises minor and major project grants.... The minor project grant supports community heritage projects for up to 50 per cent of total project costs, or a maximum of$ 50, 000....

Unesco’s intangible cultural heritage list. The National Heritage Board( NHB) said on Nov 5 that

changes to the Preservation of Monuments Act will vest the National Heritage Board( NHB) with

representatives of the National Housing Bank( NHB), National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development and

SINGAPORE-Growing up in the 90s, Mr Wan Zi Cheng did not visit any museums, as questions to his parents about these hallowed institutions would be met by how “ expensive ” their entrance fees were.... They particularly enjoyed the interactive exhibits at the Gallery Children’s Biennale at the National Gallery Singapore, he said.“ Museums seem a lot more inviting nowadays, and free entrance for Singaporeans is definitely a big plus, ” Mr Wan added.... Visits to national museums and heritage ins

SINGAPORE-Local designers who are keen to learn about traditional crafts in danger of disappearing now have the chance to work with local craftsmen and create commercially viable products that incorporate such designs. Peranakan beadwork can potentially be put on shoes.... ST PHOTOS: CHONG JUN LIANG" It composes your mind.... I hope that people of any culture can come and learn the art form and its value....

SINGAPORE – Allowing Mr Lee Hsien Yang to carry out immediate demolition works at 38 Oxley Road would “ straightaway rule out options which can be considered ”, said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Edwin Tong.In a Facebook post on Oct 24, Mr Tong said: “ We do not think that any option should be precluded, or closed off, at this stage.” Mr Lee, the younger son of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, is the current owner of 38 Oxley Road and on Oct 21 had applied to the authorities for