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Straits Times
10-08-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Forum: Consider having fewer parking spaces in HDB estates
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox A ccording to the Land Transport Authority's Range-based Parking Provision Standards, developers must provide parking spaces for at least 50 per cent of the dwellings in residential areas in the city plus Marina Bay, and at least 80 per cent of the dwellings in residential areas everywhere else (except the few car-lite districts). This seems excessive considering that in 2023, only 33 per cent of Singaporean and permanent resident households owned cars. Perhaps the current regulations are intended to accommodate the higher car ownership rates of those living in private housing. But if so, it makes little sense to impose the same standards on public housing, where car ownership rates are lower. My experience bears this out. In the Telok Blangah estate where I live, there are two multi-storey carparks, both of which are at best only half-full. A country as land-scarce as Singapore surely cannot afford to be building infrastructure that is so underutilised. A more sensible approach would be to have separate parking standards for public and private housing. The precious land freed from constructing unnecessary carparks could be used for more pressing social needs. We could build larger flats that are more conducive for raising children, or add more eldercare and childcare facilities within our estates. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore 55,000 BTO units to be launched from 2025 to 2027, will help moderate HDB resale prices: Minister Singapore First voluntary redevelopment projects for HDB flats likely to be launched in first half of 2030s Singapore Israel's plan to step up Gaza offensive dangerous and unacceptable: MFA Singapore Over 118,000 speeding violations in first half of 2025; situation shows no signs of improvement: TP Singapore Four men arrested after Bukit Timah police op believed to be linked to housebreaking syndicates Singapore 'It's so close': Crowds turn up for Red Lions, mobile column at National Day heartland celebrations Singapore 'We could feel the heat from our house': Car catches fire in Bidadari area Singapore 65-year-old ice cream man helps spread smiles with cool treats in Income giveaway Lim Jia Yi
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Business Wire
KKV Expands Southeast Asia Footprint with Singapore Debut Store, Sparking Local Shopper Frenzy
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On May 17, 2025, global fashion retail brand KKV debuted in Singapore's Tiong Bahru Plaza with its first store. Up to now, KKV has already established a strong presence in four Southeast Asian countries — Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. KKV's debut store in Singapore not only expands regional footprint for its parent company KK Group, but also underscores the accelerated momentum of its 'Southeast Asia Strategy.' On the opening day, young shoppers formed long queues around KKV's iconic bright yellow container-style exterior to take check-in photos,igniting a social media frenzy among local young people. As the core brand, KKV adopts the philosophy of 'exploring 100 lifestyles,' and offers over 20,000 SKUs across eight categories. Share KK Group also owns The Colorist (beauty product concept store) and X11 (trendy toy concept store). Its vision 'Live without Boundaries' drives a global presence spanning 1,000+ stores in six countries. As the core brand, KKV adopts the philosophy of 'exploring 100 lifestyles,' and offers over 20,000 SKUs across eight categories, including trendy toys, home goods, daily essentials, cosmetics, and more, while actively exploring additional product possibilities. Focusing on Gen Z: The Debut of KKV in Singapore Ignites a Consumption Frenzy The color-coded shelving for different product categories and the bright yellow container-style exterior are visually striking, which triggered a surge of KKV related UGC (user-generated content) and quickly made it a local hot topic on social media. KKV's diverse product portfolio perfectly meet the needs of Singaporean Gen Z. 'I was just here to take pics with my friend, but I ended up grabbing a bunch of stuff,' said Lim Jia Yi, pointing to her basket while in line at the checkout. 'There's always something new and fun here, you know? Young folks would definitely love it.' Sales data from the opening period showed that trendy toys, snacks, and household essentials were particularly popular among young Singaporean consumers. Continuing to deeply engage and lead the development of Singapore's trendy retail market KKV has full confidence in the Singapore market, which stems from the city-state's unique consumption potential and demographic advantages. Gen Z accounts for nearly 30% of the population in Singapore, with an annual per capita consumption expenditure exceeding SGD 30,000. This young demographic continues to drive rising demand for trendy products and experiential consumption, which aligns perfectly with KKV's brand positioning. As stated by Rojen Wu, Chief Operating Officer of KK Group international project, 'As a globally leading trend retail brand, KKV respects every individual. We hope that in KKV, everyone can find products they love and express their lifestyle attitude.' Based on this, KKV will continue to deepen its partnerships with local commercial giants like CapitaLand and Frasers Property, leveraging their customer traffic advantages to rapidly penetrate the Singapore market. KKV plans to open 10 stores in Singapore by 2025 to cover more core commercial districts and further strengthen its brand influence. Meanwhile, KKV will keep bringing in top-quality global products, refine its product assortment, and offer an upgraded shopping experience for Singaporean consumers — aiming to maintain its leadership in the trendy retail sector.
