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Pasir Ris reports the largest home supply in Q411
Pasir Ris reports the largest home supply in Q411
Guess which areas in Singapore took the second and third spot?
February home sales the highest in 31 months
More property curbs however are seen as the forefront risk for developers.
Perps grow in popularity as acquisitions rise in Industrial REITS
YTD aggregate acquisition now hits S$606.9m v the S$556.4m in 4Q11 to be financed mostly through combination of debt and equity.
Chart of the Day: US 5-year swap rate tests but fails to close above 200-day MA
On 15 March 2012 the growth oriented currencies rallied against the US dollar.
SGX wants to know what you think
SGX is consulting the public on its proposed changes to the reporting and registration of Negotiated Large Trades in the derivatives market.
Guess who's still hiring in Singapore?
The services sector continues its hiring spree with another hundred-thousand new jobs in 2011 but manufacturing is in stasis mode.
Real average earnings grew a miniscule 0.7%
Skyrocketing inflation and an ever-tightening labor market to be blamed for the pittance of progress.
F&B sales back in the doldrums
It slipped to negative growth territory again this February with renewed weakness from restaurant receipts.
Computers and clothes sold less in February
Both retail sectors saw steep declines nearing double-digit percentages, while car sales bounced back strong.
S-REITs to issue perpetual securities
But will it offer good returns or just pose higher risks?
Private home sales hit 2413 units in February
At the current rate, total sales for the year could reach up to 20,000.
More shadow spaces to haunt Singapore's grade A office market
Rental values are also declining as the finance and services sector shows softened demand.
Singaporeans dissatisfied with insurance transparency
And 18% of survey respondents are not even sure if the life insurance they have is right for their needs.
Why the fuss over Cosco?
The market continues to accord Cosco premium valuations but KimEng sees no justification for this.
Chart of the Day: Use of social media sites to make purchase decisions
A Nielsen report says 40 percent of online consumers in Asia Pacific claim to view online product reviews before buying.
Global study says a third of tablet users won’t purchase online
They want faster-than-desktop experience and were disappointed.
Commuters advisory: No MRT train service in North East Line today
Free bus services are provided at affected stations.
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