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Chart of the Day: Singapore's corporate sector continued expansion

Chart of the Day: Singapore's corporate sector continued expansion

A recent survey by SingStat revealed that total assets held by the corporate sector reached $4,821 billion as at end 2010.

Government clarifies reports about Singapore property taxes

Ministry of Finance says, the annual property tax payable for the majority of home owners only range between $0 to $560.

You won't believe this drove loan growth up by 6.6%

Housing loans thrived amid 46% decrease in home sales.

These are the new property rate changes you need to know

Development charge rates for industrial sector surged 14.3%.

Singapore teetering again towards recession: OCBC

Technical recession worries return with a vengeance after July's disappointing industrial output.

Here's why CCT is undeterred by the tanking economy

Office net demand was positive in 1H12 and CCT's portfolio remains resilient.

S-REITs proving irresistible to HK fund houses

Singapore REITs are being favored for their oupetforming yield spreads, says Maybank.

"Lemon Law" to kick off 1 September

The law will open recourse options for consumers and retailers.

Very good: Over 26,500 teachers get pay raise

Wage hike will be effective starting 1 September.

Commercial development charge rates edge up 9-20%

This is following MND's revision of DC rates.

Top 10 most visited sites by Singaporean Opera Mini users

Opera Mini users surged by over 33% in Singapore.

Check out what pushed Singaporeans to snub personal computers

The 21.5% drop in PC shipments to Singapore is the biggest in Asia.

Here's why oilfield companies don't bow out on M&A plans

Almost 7 in 10 will make acquisitions in the next 12 months.

Job wanted: Singapore job ads surged 16%

More companies flock to Singapore to look for workers.

Bank lending slowed in July

Total bank lending in Singapore only rose by 1.3% over the month compared to 1.7% in June.

Singapore loses crown as best M&A hub

Only 11 deals were made by buyers from high growth markets.

Chart of the Day: Why market fears of a credit crunch did not materialise

Here's how local banks in Asia have plugged financing gaps that Euro exit created.