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Singapore and Colombia ink mutual air services agreement
Singapore and Colombia ink mutual air services agreement
Airlines from both counties can now operate unlimited direct passenger flights to and from both destinations.
Great Eastern Holdings' S$263m profit boosts OCBC's books
It was up 65% y-o-y supported by growth in underwriting profit, the result of successful shift in product mix over the past quarters.
Singaporeans secure with their insurers, survey says
72% from 800 respondents in a survey are "very satisfied" and satisfied with the life insurance as a whole.
Chart of the Day: How sensitive is Singapore exports to slowdown in big economies?
A 1ppt change in GDP growth in the US, EU, or China impact on local real export growth by how much?
ADB, Singapore tie up to reduce poverty in Asia
Focus of partnership will be on governance and public policy, private sector development, and infrastructure development and climate change.
Changi Airport ranked 26th busiest airport in the world in 2011
Find out how it fares compared to peers in terms of late arrivals, delays, cancelled and diverted flights.
Raffles Medical Group: No choice but to raise prices
No more public hospital-priced services from this private healthcare provider as operating costs rise.
No new subscribers for Starhub?
Subscription counts for the three key businesses were stagnant; 28% growth in 1Q could be due to strong cost control, says Phillip Capital.
Marina Bay Sands recovered in 1Q but what about Genting?
MBS' 1Q12 VIP volume recovered by 17% QoQ to SGD16.2b despite 1Q12 VIP win rate of 3.58% that was 24 bps higher QoQ.
StarHub profit up 28% to S$88m
The company must be thanking its Mobile customers, with 52% of the total revenue mix coming from that segment.
What are Brazil's investment hotspots?
Trade minister names the top industries in the South American country in which Singapore firms could invest.
Venture Corp gearing up for a banner second half
Watch out for a revenue rally later this year as its new products launch and customers start doubling down on orders, says DBS.
CMT sale of Hougang Plaza a smart move: DBS
The divestment will help CapitaMall Trust cut down debt and allocate funds for its more important malls.
Winning and rigging soon: More than eight $1B contracts from Petrobras
Keppel is rumored to be in final negotiations with Petrobras on two of the eight FPSOs. Jurong Shipyards and the Mendes Junior-OSX consortium are the other forerunners.
DBS merger deal in Indonesia seen to cement bank’s hold in SE Asia
The bank’s plan to merge BDMN with PT Bank DBS Indonesia will create the fifth largest bank in Indonesia.
Chart of the Day: Electronics sector expanded in April
It was the 3rd consecutive month of expansion for the sector.
Hospitality, recreation sectors top jobseeker's list
Even if jobseekers view jobs here not offering long-term security and competitive compensation package.
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