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Fraser and Neave’s revenue plunges 11% to $1.4b in 1Q12

6 hours 10 min ago | As the unprecedented flooding in Thailand has caused the group to halt its dairy operations in Rojana. Read ››

Asia Pacific Breweries’ net profit surges 34% to S$155m in 1Q12

FOOD & BEVERAGE | IndoChina and Thailand reign as the group’s largest contributors at 45%. Read ››

Luxury residential market to be the hardest hit by additional buyer’s stamp duty

Foreigners who made up almost half of the prime home sales last year may retreat and shift interest to cheaper homes. Read ››

Emerging markets’ GDP to overtake developed economies by 2014

It’s not so far-fetched with almost 70% of total world growth seen to come from emerging markets in Asia. Read ››

Keppel more likely to win drilling contracts from Azerbaijan NOC

Find out how much is the potential boost to order book of Keppel. Read ››

Foreigners bought 31% of private homes in 2011

So from which countries do the top four foreign buyers come from? Read ››

Will Singapore escape mass unemployment?

Will Singapore escape mass unemployment?

Dismal growth is hurting the economy but the jobs situation offers glimmers of hope, says RBS. Read ››

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Tiong Woon’s revenue surges 36% to S$75m in 1H12

Revenue for its Marine Transportation segment grew the most at 86% to S$5 million in 2Q12. Read ››

Parkson Retail Asia’s net profit jumps 28% to S$27m in 1H12

The surge in profit was largely driven by the group’s opening of new stores and the inclusion of its operations in Indonesia. Read ››

Tiger announces services between Singapore and Kochi

Tiger Airways will now serve five destinations in India. Read ››

DBS’ POSB to open branch in community club

The first bank in Singapore to have a branch presence in a community club, POSB will set foot within Zhenghua. Read ››

CSE issues profit warning on 4Q11 results

As revenue from its engineering contracts turned out lower than expected for the quarter. Read ››

MARKETS & INVESTING »
Overseas contracts bring good news to TEE

Overseas contracts bring good news to TEE

Analyst says TEE’s current outstanding order book is already tilted more towards overseas projects versus local ones. Read ››

SATS earnings expected to remain lackluster

Good news is prospects of deployment of cash or a higher than expected payout may support share price. Read ››

Wild volatility ahead for Strait Times Index

The main stock market benchmark is expected to swing erratically between the 2,500-3,180 range. Read ››

Has gold lost its investment sheen?

Prices are steadily creeping up but HSBC makes the case for taking long positions. Read ››

PEOPLE »

Science Centre Singapore Tan Yen Yen as Chairman

Ms Tan was the former Chairman of the Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation. Read ››

Jiutian Chemical Group's Chief Operating Officer resigns

Zhang Aiping also a member of the group's Nominating Committee. Read ››

CapitaLand's Chief Corporate Officer retires

Jennie Chua Kheng Yeng led the company's HR, Corporte Communications and Marketing functions. Read ››

China Sky Chem Fibre's Chief Executive Officer resigns

Huang Zhong Xuan was forced to quit do to health reasons. Read ››

ASIA »
Indonesia should be wary of inflation next: RBS

Indonesia should be wary of inflation next: RBS

Its economy may be expanding despite weakened global demand but inflationary risks abound. Read ››

Indonesia to grow 6.1% in 2012: HSBC

INDONESIA | Global weakness that has strangled export-oriented economies will have a less impact on its expansion. Read ››

Are you ready for an Indian bull run?

INDIA | Morgan Stanley thinks the Indian market is already getting pumped and primed for a surge. Read ››

Indian print and TV media will be ad-starved

INDIA | Easing economic growth and belt-buckling from firms to decimate both sectors' revenues, says Fitch. Read ››

Airlines to face headwinds in 2012

Airlines to face headwinds in 2012

Singapore Airlines shares with Singapore Business Review next year’s outlook for the airline industry.

by KRISANA GALLEZO
M1 delays launching of LTE nationwide

M1 delays launching of LTE nationwide

Tagged as the first in South East Asia but is no longer due for launching by Q1 next year as earlier announced.

by KRISANA GALLEZO
2011 may be another shoebox units record sales year

2011 may be another shoebox units record sales year

A total of 1,867 shoebox units were transacted in the first 3 quarters of 2011 which is near the 1,999 record high the previous year.

by KRISANA GALLEZO
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Google Data Centre Groundbreaking Ceremony
Google Data Centre Groundbreaking Ceremony
15 Dec 2011, Jurong West, Singapore
Coca-Cola\'s Live Positively LaunchCoca-Cola's Live Positively Launch
18 Nov 2011, Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, Preview Lounge, Level 6
Asia Square Grand Opening CeremonyAsia Square Grand Opening Ceremony
8 Nov 2011, Marina Bay
Singapore Media Awards 2011Singapore Media Awards 2011
2 September 2011
Leprino Foods expands in SingaporeLeprino Foods expands in Singapore
12 September 2011, Nordic European Centre in International Business Park (IBP)
HSBC uncovers ChinaHSBC uncovers China
23 June 2011, Pan Pacific Hotel
One Vestas Singapore OpeningOne Vestas Singapore Opening
15 June 2011, Vestas Singapore
 Manulife Singapore’s Media Briefing Manulife Singapore’s Media Briefing
2 June 11, 9 Tampines Grande
Quintessentially 3rd birthday celebrationQuintessentially 3rd birthday celebration
20 May 2011, Malmaison by The Hour Glass
Amcham Networking NightAmcham Networking Night
19 May 2011, Esmirada at Orchard
Harley-Davison OpeningHarley-Davison Opening
19 May 2011, Winsland House II
Reading Room opens in Duxton HillReading Room opens in Duxton Hill
19 May 2011, Reading Room, Duxton Road
Irish Food NightIrish Food Night
9 May 2011, Irish Ambassador's Residence
V by Singapore Turf ClubV by Singapore Turf Club
8 April 2011, China Square Level 3
Singapore Yacht ShowSingapore Yacht Show
8 April 2011, Capella Hotel Singapore
Treasures of Vacheron ConstantinTreasures of Vacheron Constantin
April 7, 2011, Novus restaurant & Bar
Martell Ultimate Start-up Space LaunchMartell Ultimate Start-up Space Launch
March 31, 2011, Martell
KPMG CFO Institute LaunchKPMG CFO Institute Launch
March 30, 2011, Four Season Hotel
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf CBTL LaunchCoffee Bean & Tea Leaf CBTL Launch
March 29, 2011, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, ION Orchard
Buyan restaurant opening partyBuyan restaurant opening party
Buyan Restaurant, March 21 2011
Australian Alumni AwardsAustralian Alumni Awards
March 18, 2011, Australian High Commission
Amcham Singapore Amcham Singapore
March 4, 2001, Marina Bay Sands
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