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The shopping spree continues: Only 1 in 10 Singaporeans feel the recession

Unwavering confidence in the economy prompts 51% of Singapore consumers to splurge on new clothes, gadgets and travel in the here and now as compared to the global average of 35%.

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The shopping spree continues: Only 1 in 10 Singaporeans feel the recession

Unwavering confidence in the economy prompts 51% of Singapore consumers to splurge on new clothes, gadgets and travel in the here and now as compared to the global average of 35%.

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Mad as hell but we still take it: 57% of Singaporeans complain work/life balance unattainable

Employers believe employees’ better work/life balance translates to increased productivity and improved staff retention and loyalty.

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Study shows Singaporeans more concerned about economy than climate change

Singapore scored low on its commitment to take action to reduce climate change with 28%, compared to the Asia Pacific average of 34%.

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Suspected pirates board Singapore-registered vessel

The Liquefied Petroleum Gas vessel named YORK was said to be on its way to Seychelles when the suspected pirates boarded at approximately 90 nautical miles from Mombasa, Kenya.

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Singapore investor sentiment rebounds 5% to 147

ING survey shows Singapore investors expect the property market to fall following “cooling” measures by the government.

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Singapore Exchange lists Global Logistic Properties

GLP’s S$3.5bln IPO makes the company the 39th real estate company listed in SGX.

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Affluent Singaporeans' spending on luxury items surges

Booming economy prompts significant jumps of ownership in designer clothing, jewellery, luxury watches and air travel.

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Singapore's regulatory environment drives financial institutions to do business

94% of survey respondents believe Singapore's liberal investment regimes and regulatory frameworks encourage investors.

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SPH reports record $1.38bln revenue

The group achieved $39.3mln investment income for FY 2010, a turnaround from $6.2mln loss for FY 2009.

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Keppel seals S$341mln deal for UK energy-from-waste project

Runcorn plants to have capacity to treat 750,000 tonnes of waste yearly and generate 70MW electricity.

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Changi Airports International starts consultancy for Brunei Airport upgrading

Changi Airports International (CAI), the international arm of Changi Airport Group, has commenced its consultancy work with the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) for the upgrading and development of Brunei International Airport.

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