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Shipping containers whacked by flagging demands
Shipping containers whacked by flagging demands
Freight rates are below levels post-1 March rate hikes even at this traditionally peak season.
Check out why companies want to hire non-Singaporeans
It isn't about the low cost of labor.
Payment delinquency in Singapore hits a record high of 53.8%
More than 50% of local commercial payments are made only after the agreed terms of payment.
Here's why DBS is more profitable than Barclays
That is despite having only half the equity leverage of Barclays.
FAQ Check: StarHub answers 7 queries on its pay-TV service
Find out why StarHub does not offer payTV on fibre and more.
Chart of the Day: Financial services the biggest in corporate sector
Almost 60% of shareholders' equity was from the financial services sector.
SingPost's net profit to plummet in FY13
Blame it on cost pressure that is keeping bottom-line growth subdued.
This is why CapitaMall Trust can shrug off Carrefour's exit
Carrefour pays a lower-than-average SGD6.50 psf pm mall rent.
Check out what's making tech companies' profits crash
A measly 9% recovery is expected in 2013.
CapitaLand wins S$13.1m Ascott Malaysia case
It successfully sued employees and external parties for causing financial irregularities.
High hopes set on ASEAN to mitigate global rice price rise
Learn how Singapore and ASEAN peers can help.
Inflation to ease further in 2H12
The 4% inflation in July is expected to ease further due to lower accommodation and housing costs.
Foreign banks seize time deposit share from local banks
Local banks have already retaliated and DBS raised deposit rates.
No Asian bank 'clawed back' compensation in 2011, says survey
But globally, 3% of organisations reclaimed the payments but have yet to receive the pay back.
18 listed firms likely to receive privatisation offers
M1 is on the list; check out other big names.
F&N issues response to Business Times
Fraser and Neave reacted to a published letter entitled “F&N repayment to shareholders unattractive”.
Demand for Asia Pac carriers crashes in July
Demand contracted by 1.3% MoM.
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