03 Feb 12 | SGX starts the year on a good note, with growth in its commodities, clearing and fixed income activities last month. Read ››

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY | But despite ‘debt threats,’ Jones Lang LaSalle still estimates volumes to be stable at around $400b. Read ››

Total direct real estate activity may have slacked off with a 4% rise in 4Q11, but there are still some sweet spots for investors. Read ››

While a majority of finance professionals in Singapore expect to receive a bonus this year, a third believes their bonus will be less. Read ››

Well it’s not surprising as DBS’s ROEs leapfrogged its peers in 3Q in a climate of poor capital markets and low interest rates. Read ››

An analyst expects the bank to post a S$574m net profit when it announces its 4Q11 results on 24 February. Read ››

BBR clarifies a Business Times article, saying it’s not the only one struggling in property development. Read ››

As revenue from its newly acquired thermal plant operator RELI fell short of expectations. Read ››

It won’t be giving fraudulent employees any second chances. Read ››

As proceeds from its investment securities dropped 37% last year. Read ››

Residential site racked up 17 bids for an unusually strong showing amid a precarious buyer market. Read ››

Management nonetheless remains cautious on rising cost pressures and the uncertain macroeconomic landscape. Read ››

This as long-haul operations have been pressured by demand weakness in Europe and the US. Read ››

Analyst says StarHub was the best performing telco stock in 2011. Read ››

INDONESIA | Inflation will spike up again when government imposes higher electricity tarrifs and tweaks fuel subsidies. Read ››

INDIA | A sluggish GDP will still hurt the industry but stable diesel prices and undeterred demand should compensate. Read ››

TAIWAN | It seems likely as QoQ GDP growth may have remained marginally negative for the second consecutive quarter, says DBS. Read ››