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Prepping for global competition
Prepping for global competition
While the corporate gurus of yesteryear may have recommended a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree as a means to differentiate oneself from the pack, the reality today is that MBAs are increasingly common. Truly outstanding candidates, however, will do their research and look for an accredited MBA provider that will deliver a robust and relevant programme, one that is recognised by an inter¬national audience.
Singapore has fastest growing reserves in Asia
Singapore’s foreign reserves rose the highest in Asia over the last 12 months, expressed as 31% of its GDP.
Inflation seen to increase rather than growth
Risks are leaning towards inflation rather than growth as the consumer price index increased to 3.7% in September.
Singapore Exchange lists Anchun International Holdings
Chemical systems engineering and technology solutions provider lists on Singapore bourse with S$141.4mln market capitalization.
DBS invests in Taipei hub and new Taiwan headquarters
The lender to set up subsidiary in 2011, in line with commitment to growing in Taiwan.
Reluctance for M&A persists despite improved market conditions
A global survey conducted by Ernst and Young revealed that only 29% of global businesses are actively seeking acquisition targets, in stark contrast to the appetite for deals six months ago (38%).
ASX and SGX merger marks Asia-Pacific's first major consolidation of exchanges
With the pro forma market capitalisation of the combined group pegged at around US$12.3 billion as of 22 October, the combined group is expected to have an increased weight in selected benchmark indices and will have added visibility among institutional investors globally.
Temasek divests its entire $643mln Hana shares
Analysts say move shows shifting of Temasek’s focus to resources sector-analysts while crippling Hana.
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.
HDB resale flats still hot picks in 3Q10
The HDB resale price index (RPI) inched up a further 4.0% to yet another new high of 167.8 in 3Q despite the cooling measures announced by MND and HDB on 30 August.
New measures slowing growth for private property
The property price index for private property climbed a mere 2.9% to 189.6 in 3Q, the lowest percentage increase for the last few quarters, while growth for the Core Central Region (CCR) was the lowest at just 1.6%.
Nielsen: Media Consumption Levels in Singapore Remain Healthy
The number of exclusive Internet users continues to remain small at 6% as 9 in 10 people still turn to either newspapers or the television daily for news and entertainment.
Bank of Singapore Appoints New Division Heads
The bank names Jean Lee as Executive Director and Head of Human Resource and Ambrose Law as Executive Director and Chief Finance Officer.
Global Direct Real Estate Investment Volumes Constrained by Product Availability in 3Q
Full-year volumes projected to reach up to $290 billion of investment trades globally.
Shangri-La's Golden Circle Opens Membership to Public
The hotel’s restructured international loyalty program now allows both staying and non-staying guests to earn and redeem Golden Circle Awards Points (GC Awards).
HSBC announces new Private Banking leadership in Asia and EMEA
Two Private Banking heads for Greater China and Singapore will succeed Monica Wong as Chief Executive of Private Banking in Asia.
CMT grows distribution per unit by 6.8% in first nine months
Higher rental rates, lower operating expenses and maiden contribution by Clarke Quay helped CapitaMall Trust (CMT) achieve a distribution per unit (DPU) of 6.881 cents in the first nine months.
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