Singapore

The investment holding company said it has lost competitiveness while faced with increasing global competition.

Construction cost in Singapore is almost 7% higher than in the UK.

Flights to Bangkok, Jakarta, Manila (Clark), Haikou and Macau priced at $15 plus taxes.

European debt crisis could hamper further growth of office space rental in the next quarters.

The CapitaLand Limited’s subsidiary receives the Ascott Reit units for a price of S$1.1919 each, aside from the cash payment of S$922,516.81 as management fees.

The marine engineering company has claimed the rights to build two bulk carriers of 92,500 dwt each due on November 2011 and January 2012, respectively.

OCBC Bank is reporting a massive flow of money into Asian stocks and bonds over the last week, which is one factor behind the continued strength of the Singapore dollar.

Gives industry access to research eco-friendly technology that turns ordinary material surfaces into multi-role surfaces.

Said increase was for the second quarter but Group's turnover down 27% while operating profit was 21% higher and pre-tax profit rose 26%.

Securities daily average trading in July up 16% while that of futures and options increased 8%.

Assigns dedicated immigration lanes for athletes while putting up sports carnival and live screening of games across terminals.

Despite demand growth, Asia's increased level of office space enquiries didn't immediately translate into leasing deals.

Takeover empowers group to exercise full management control over decisions for serviced residences.

Tie-up to make Singapore a premiere holiday destination by enabling tourists to visit new attractions.

Said figure was for the second quarter of the year while $2.2bln of company's $11.3bln order book is expected to be delivered in the second half of 2010.

These are in comparison with June readings of 51.3 and 50.5.