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US visitors to Singapore slumped 14% in 3Q11

But overall tourism brought in S$6 billion, up 12% from last year.

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US visitors to Singapore slumped 14% in 3Q11

But overall tourism brought in S$6 billion, up 12% from last year.

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How to ask your landlord for a 15% rent cut

Read this article and you will negotiate yourself a better rent for your home or office in 2012.

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New year, new house? Don’t buy just yet

The influx of new housing supply at the time of global economic woes might drive home prices down this year.

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Raffles Place reeling from exodus of occupants to Marina Bay

The office space occupancy rate at the prime grade building fell 7.6% YoY to 89% in Q411 as major occupants transfer to other locations.

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Fears abound as Singapore’s inflation jumps 6% in November

Transport costs rose the most at 12%, owing to the continued surge in petrol prices.

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Fears rise as outlook on retail rents turn cautious

A cause of concern for retailers as consumers are tightening their belts amid the heightened economic uncertainty.

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Will future Singapore tourists splurge or save?

Spending will increase 9% in next two years as they eat, go clubbing and travel outdoors.

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Rough times ahead for Singapore's retail sector

Singaporeans will be tightening their belts, spending less on shopping next year.

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Property investment sales jump 42% to a whopping S$7b in 4Q11

The commercial sector is the star performer for the quarter, surging 153% to S$3 billion.

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Home sales surge 22% in November

However, worries still abound as the market is expected to slow come 2012.

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Brutal six months ahead for Singapore manufacturing

Woes in first half of 2012 to cause full year contraction of 0.5%, says DBS.

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Singapore businesses hiring less next year

All sectors report weaker prospects for additional staffing, with one verging on massive layoffs.

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More than half of male employees bearish on business outlook for 2012

Singapore employees are bracing themselves for the difficult year ahead.

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Office sector to suffer from rising headwinds in 2012

DBS expects rents to drop by 10-15% as office demand will be adversely affected by the faltering economy.

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Singapore economy will grow, but barely, in 2012

1-3% yoy growth forecast next year as Europe, US and China all falter, says OCBC.

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Singapore now sixth most expensive city in Asia

The Lion city has overtaken Hong Kong for two reasons.

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Is the Singapore real estate market flooded?

In a new survey, more than half of respondents recommended a “hold” position for properties.

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