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Why MAS will stay dovish on monetary policy
Why MAS will stay dovish on monetary policy
Moderating inflation and creeping downside growth risks should convince the central bank to retain or even ease monetary policy, says OCBC.
Lethal scaffolding collapse at Bugis station triggers investigation
Ministry of Manpower will lead the inquiry on how two workers died and eight others were hospitalised in the worksite mishap.
NODX nudges up 6.8% in June
Non-electronic NODX in particular went into overdrive as pharmaceuticals, specialised machinery and printed matter all grew by double-digits.
Home buying spike in July will be short-lived
Newly confident home buyers will snap up deals this month but the purchasing spree will peter out by end-2012, says Colliers International.
F&B receipts fell 1.3% in May
Restaurants continued to post the worst m-o-m performance among all sub-sectors.
Singapore jewellers urged to go mobile
Trade Minister Lee Yi Shyan points to a growing but untapped market who shop jewellery via their smartphones and iPads.
New subletting restrictions levied on Singapore PRs
HDB has revised the subletting rules shortening it to a 1-year period and only if permanent residents have not done so before.
LTA tightens regulatory noose on train operators after disruptions
The transport body plans to impose tougher audits and possibly raise fines to prevent a repeat of last December's train service disruptions.
Dependent privileges lowered for work pass holders
Various pass holders may no longer bring parents, parents-in-law or sponsor the stay of spouses and children if earning below $4,000.
Singapore cracks down on immigration marriages
Government is planning to criminalize unions made for the purpose of obtaining entry visas and permanent residency qualifications.
Genting Singapore will lose big under stricter Casino Control Act
The government has proposed higher penalties and gambling deposits which will deter high-rolling VIP clients.
I don't: Divorces in Singapore on the rise
The number of marital dissolutions such as divorces and annulments rose from 7,338 in 2010 to 7,604 in 2011.
Rotten multi-year earnings predicted for Wilmar oilseeds and grains
The traditionally high-profit segment is likely to plunge into a prolonged decline due to poor market conditions, says Maybank Kim Eng.
SMRT off-peak travel discount not enticing enough
The meager S$.50 fare incentive should be made into a more attractive fixed percentage-based discount, says Maybank Kim Eng.
CMA woos investors with China mall development fund
The newly formed CapitaMalls China Development Fund III will help bankroll the retail giant's future China malls.
Singtel CEO underpaid in 2 periods
Find out what caused Singtel to pay Lee Hsien Yang a substantial cash bonus of SGD1.9m upon his departure in 2007.
Why Keppel Land is so bullish on Jakarta eco-tower
It pointed to market data showing close to full occupancy for similar Grade A buildings and how rent prices have been rising 10% qoq.
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