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Singapore's per capita GDP to surge 30% by 2020

Singapore's per capita GDP to surge 30% by 2020

The gap between Singaporeans' living standards and other ASEAN citizens will definitely widen - now isn't that something?

Changi's decision to close budget terminal runs risks

The most pressing issue at Changi may be runway rather than terminal congestion, says CAPA-Centre for Aviation.

Tiger selects Sydney as second base in Australia

Tiger Australia will begin operations in Sydney starting from early Jul 2012.

OCBC Bank issues US$1b of fixed rate senior bonds

The bonds will bear interest at the rate of 1.625% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrear.

ST Engineering unit blacklisted in India

ST Kinetic is banned from doing business in India until 2022.

Healthcare Sector: Back in the limelight?

The IPOs of Khazanah’s Healthcare Holdings and Fortis Healthcare’s business trust should bring a lift to the ailing sector, says OCBC.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed March 7, 2012

The Singapore dollar was hit by investors unwinding carry trades funded by the euro.

SingTel to juggle growth and value creation

It is keen to expand its digital services but not to the point of risking shareholders, says OCBC.

Are you also bracing for a pay freeze?

New survey shows roughly a quarter of Singaporeans do not expect any form of raise in 2012.

Temasek Holdings sells its stake in Sembcorp Marine

Temasek just bid farewell to its 3% direct stake in SMM this morning.

AsiaPac office sale prices take an ‘upbeat trend’ despite rent slowdown

Overall, the average office rent in Asia Pacific saw a marginal growth of a mere 0.3% quarter-on-quarter during 4Q 2011.

Noble Group gets A$412m in cash for Aussie merger

Noble Group will now own 13% of Yancoal Australia after its merger with Noble.

Hurrah! Lower income tax rates begin this year

And the good news doesn't stop at that as half of the 1.8m taxpayer base need not file tax returns AT ALL.

Work-life balance elusive, no thanks to technology

Nearly half of surveyed employees in Singapore say their employers expect them to be available 24/7.

Uh-oh! SIA lags behind Asian airlines in on-time arrival ratings

Singapore Airlines only ranked 11th on the list - but guess which country had the most punctual airline?