Singapore

2012 Property Prices Outlook: It's all downhill from here

Private residentials are too expensive now for what homebuyers are willing to pay which will lead to a 5% yearly dip, says Colliers.

2012 Property Prices Outlook: It's all downhill from here

Private residentials are too expensive now for what homebuyers are willing to pay which will lead to a 5% yearly dip, says Colliers.

SGX securities market begins dual currency trading

How did the first day of trading go for the first listed security, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust?

Barclays to trade TWD interest rate swaps electronically

The electronic trading can be done using the BARX platform via Bloomberg.

HDB resale prices in 1Q12 the lowest in six years

Buyers wary of paying higher cash-over-valuations.

Singapore Airlines partners with Virgin Australia to give customers easy access to Australia

Traveling the Land Down Under is now faster through SIA's' Visit Australia Airpass.

Global Palm Resources appoints Idham Azahari as Mill Manager

He rose from the ranks from being Foreman to Asst Senior Mill Manager.

e-Commerce businesses in Singapore: the good, the bad and the dollars

E-commerce in Singapore is booming. Emall.sg is testimony to the popularity of e-businesses in Singapore. It lists over 4,000 active local businesses including blog shops, coupon deal sites, grocery stores and education portals.

Chart of the Day: Private Residential Price Index soars high in 1Q12

Prices of residential homes have gone up more than 80% in the 1Q2012 since it reached bottom in 1Q09.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 2, 2012

The Singapore dollar strengthened against the greenback amidst positive Chinese manufacturing data.

DBS to acquire Indonesia’s Danamon

The transaction will make DBS the fifth largest in Indonesia.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 2, 2012

The strong Nikkei start and the improvement in US index futures set the tone for today’s trading.

Asia Pacific Breweries files legal arbitration over failed divestment

APB said it lost $$8.5 million in the terminated sale and is battling its joint venture partner for supposed contract breaches.

Asia gearing up for further re-leveraging

The reversal of region-wide deleveraging will accelerate even more with cost of debt now at a record low.

Risk consolidation escalates as growth bottoms out

Asian economies, including Singapore, will recover after hitting their lowest growth rates in Q1 and spur risk appetite.

Higher electric demand lifts Sembcorp Industries

Its first quarter results will see robust revenues from its utilities business, says Phillip Securities.

Frasers China privatization deal pushes through

There are two reasons why Fraser & Neave and another shareholder are buying out the subsidiary shares.