Public Policy

Asia·Jul 13, 2026

Singapore Car Permits Approach $100,000 as Ownership Costs Hit Record

The city-state's certificate of entitlement system pushes vehicle ownership further beyond middle-class reach, with small-car permits now nearing median household income.

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