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Skilled workforce struggles to be more productive: MAS chief
Skilled workforce struggles to be more productive: MAS chief
This is despite economic recovery and improvement in manufacturing and financial services.
431 private homes sold in December
Around 13,000 to 14,000 units are expected to be sold in 2018.
Rising home vacancy rates drag construction sector recovery
The vacancy rate for private homes hit 8.4% by September 2017, compared to the 5.5% average between 2010 and 2013.
Noble Group completes disposal of Noble Americas Corp for $528.88m
But the proceeds are lower than the $760.27m figure disclosed to shareholders.
Singapore to grow sea transport industry by $4.5b
It also wants to create 5,000 jobs by 2025.
M & L Hospitality opens West Hotel in Sydney
It marks the company’s sixth property in Australia and third in Sydney.
SPH profits up 32.1% to $60.4m in Q1
Thanks to an almost 50% revenue jump in aged care business.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.22%
Expect some good news today.
Daily Briefing: Grab closes record fundraiser; Comparing DBS and OCBC home loans
And here are three important facts about the semiconductor industry right now.
Chart of the Day: Home supply will hit 7,893 in 2018
But it won't be enough to hit the peak levels in 2016 and 2017.
Will ThaiBev swap its FCL shares for Fraser & Neave?
The potential exercise could involve swapping its 28% stake in FCL for a 60% stake in F&N.
MAS might tighten monetary policy: Credit Suisse
The appreciation path is likely to be very gradual at 0.5%.
Far East Hospitality Trust to get boost from Oasia Hotel Downtown
Distribution per unit could increase 4% to 3.09 cents.
Park West sold for $840.89m
About $144.6m can be paid to expand the estate's floor area.
Retail sales up 5.3% in November
The total retail sales value hit $3.8b, up 5.56% from $3.6b last year.
NODX in December to likely hit 12.2%: Moody's
Export momentum picked up during the peak holiday season.
Construction sector to weigh down 2018 GDP growth
The GDP is expected to grow 3%, slower than last year's 3.5%.
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