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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.

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.

CapitaLand wins S$13.1m Ascott Malaysia case

It successfully sued employees and external parties for causing financial irregularities.

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”.