News
Chart of the Day: Singaporeans are living longer
Chart of the Day: Singaporeans are living longer
Life expectancy has improved steadily over the last three decades from 72 years in 1980 to 82 years in 2010.
Maritime industry survival hinged on innovation
Singapore minister says it is the only way firms can overcome brutally low demand and steep fuel prices.
Two-thirds of Singaporean finance employees plan to quit
Uh-oh, should banks be alarmed?
Tax policies to play a significant role in Singapore's economic growth
Higher tax collections and modest spending initiatives are paying off as Asia-Pacific economies like Singapore reflect a steady growth rate between 5% and 6% per year.
Singapore households expect inflation to fall next year
Inflation expectations over the next one year was in fact at its lowest at 4.2%.
Offshore engineering to cause trouble for COSCO?
COSCO's inexperience in building tender rigs, jack-ups, and drillships may cause volatility in its earnings.
Chart of the Day: What you need to know about inflation in March
Accommodation cost, which jumped 9.8% yoy in March, remained the single largest contributor.
Three advantages to investing in Liaoning, China
Singapore minister identifies the lucrative investment perks and areas in the fast-growing Chinese province.
March inflation up 5.2%
Higher COE premiums drove inflation up from just 4.6% in February.
More Singaporean women joining the workforce
Singapore placed fourth among 19 Asia Pacific countries with an index score of 77.4, a survey shows.
COE premiums to rise as much as $100K
Recent tenders are pushing COE premiums to a peak level last seen 18 years ago, says DBS.
UOL's Katong Regency roars at former Lion City Hotel site
Around 70% of the 244 units have been reserved, with 130 units secured by sure-buyers.
Stagnating rental yields for 3 Marina Bay properties
Psf selling prices are outpacing rental prices at The Sail @ Marina Bay, Marina Bay Residences and One Shenton.
COSCO commissioned to construct barges worth over USD220 million
The contract with Energy Drilling for 2 units of Self Erecting Drilling Tender Barges are set for delivery in the 2nd quarter of 2014.
More Asian consumers are into online shopping than Western counterparts
Provided however that the web contents are important and unavailable elesewhere.
CapitaCommercial's distributable income up 3.4%
Lower occupancy rate and signing office rents however drags on year-on-year gross revenue.
Chart of the Day: More orders to come for Singapore rig builders
Analyst expects order wins to return to pre-2009 levels of S$4.5 billion to S$5.5 billion per annum.
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