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Residential use development charges rates increased by 18.4%

Development charges rates or the period from 1 March 2011 to 31 August 2011 increased by 18.4% and 10.6% for use group B1 and B2 respectively.

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Residential use development charges rates increased by 18.4%

Development charges rates or the period from 1 March 2011 to 31 August 2011 increased by 18.4% and 10.6% for use group B1 and B2 respectively.

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Services sector business receipts jumped 5.2% in 4Q 2010

Business receipts improved 9.8% y-o-y in the fourth quarter of last year.

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Olam accounting concerns: statement refutes three contentions in CLSA report

Issues raised include export incentives, differences in audited and unaudited accounts and negative EVA.

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No need for alarm despite 1.6% month-on-month increase in January 2011 inflation: OCBC

Even though the January CPI print was above the market expectations of 4.4% y-o-y, OCBC states four reasons why Singaporeans should not be alarmed.

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Inflation seen to hit 6% in Q1 2011

The possible further monetary tightening by the MAS in April is seen to be favorable, OCBC said.

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Petroleum dragged domestic wholesale trade down 1.8% year-on-year in 4Q 2010

But, petroleum led the domestic wholesale trade to increase 7.2% q-o-q in 4Q 2010.

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Government to give out $6.6bn to Singaporeans

To help mitigate rising costs for lower-income households, the average Singaporean household will receive about $3,000.

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Something for everyone in Singapore Budget 2011: Ernst & Young

Lower income families, middle income earners and SME Businesses biggest winners in this year's budget.

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Will Singapore crack the $1trillion trade market in 2011 ?

If trade grows by 1 per cent over the government forecast of 8 to 10 %, SIngapore will have made it into the elte club of nations whose trade exceeds US$1tn.

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Singapore economy surged 14.5% in 2010

The expansion was driven by the manufacturing sector which rebounded by 29.7 per cent in 2010.

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Private home sales fell 11% in January 2011

New projects that were launched in January saw weaker take-up of less than 50 percent.

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Property measures not meant to kill the market

It is unnatural to expect property prices to remain strong, said MND Minister Mah.

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53% of employers plan to hire more employees in 1Q 2011

According to a Michael Page survey cited in the BT, this is up from 23% in 4Q 2010.

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Tourists splurged $18.8bln on shopping in Singapore

Tourism receipts exceeded the $17.5-18.5 billion forecast, according to OCBC.

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Government gears up for war against inflation

MAS will allow SGD to strengthen further to combat inflationary pressures.

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Fraser and Neaves bailed out by Kirin's 15% stake

Kirin's increased stake in Fraser and Neaves provides support to the share price, and possible provide catalyst for restructuring over the medium to long term.

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