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Money Mind - 5 tips to book cheaper holidays

Money Mind - 5 tips to book cheaper holidays

24 May 2023 06:32PM

10 mins

Flight prices have skyrocketed since borders reopened. So how can you book holidays without breaking the bank? Sona Remesh gets tips on how to get the most bang for your travel buck, from Joydeep Chakraborty, chief strategy officer at Traveloka, and Skyscanner travel expert Jarrod Kris.

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Private rental prices in Singapore surged by 29.7 percent in 2022, according to data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority. Will this growth continue – and could there be any respite for tenants? Jonathan Peeris sits down with Alan Cheong, executive director, research and consultancy, Savills Singapore.

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26/05/2023 15 mins

Money Mind - 5 tips to book cheaper holidays

Flight prices have skyrocketed since borders reopened. So how can you book holidays without breaking the bank? Sona Remesh gets tips on how to get the most bang for your travel buck, from Joydeep Chakraborty, chief strategy officer at Traveloka, and Skyscanner travel expert Jarrod Kris.

24/05/2023 10 mins

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17/05/2023 11 mins

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10/05/2023 17 mins