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StarHub may fail to raise dividends

StarHub may fail to raise dividends

Spectrum cost to push up 2013 cash needs by 43-51%, says  KimEng.

Chart of the Day: Rates of Grade A office rent fall

The average monthly rent of CBD Grade A offices was S$8.47 per sq ft in the second quarter of 2012.

14 new bus routes slated for September

Minister Lui Tuck Yew said this will improve service levels for at least one in three existing buses routes.

Financial assistance powers proposed for LTA

New amendments to the LTA Act seek to authorize the transport body to hand out loans, grants and guarantees to bus operators.

New bus program to boost routes by 15%

8 out of the new 40 routes will connect major HDB towns to the city area.

CapitaLand to boost ART's Asian exposure to almost 40%

25,999sf GFA will be added to CapitaLand's residential landbank.

Atrium@Orchard to finish renovations in 4Q12

An additional 110,000 sq ft of new retail and dining options await Singapore shoppers.

Warehouse rents surge to new highs in 2Q12

Prime conventional warehouse rents for upper floor space exceeded their last peak in Year 2008 by 17%.

CapitaCommercial Trust still haunted by vacancy risks

Good thing half the total leases expiring in FY12 have already been addressed.

CapitaLand to get more than S$100m from bundled deal with ART

CapLand's S$98.9m profit from the sale of its two assets excludes gains from the eventual sale of the redeveloped Cairnhill Somerset back to Ascott Residence Trust.

Shipping sector still in rough seas, says CIMB

The outlook remains challenging due to overcapacity and slower global growth.

Keppel acquisition seen as precursor of potential IPO

CIMB thinks Keppel could also tap into KrisEnergy’s development field to supply offshore equipment.

CapitaLand asset swaps not a game-changer, says analyst

Ascott Reit could have secured better accretion had it divested just the residential portion of Somerset Grand Cairnhill to third-parties, says CIMB.

9 out of 10 unhappy Singaporean consumers spread the word

Bad service experiences may spread like wildfire as  86% of consumers rely on hearsays.

Singaporeans dig 'open business talks' for loyalty

1 out of 4 Singapore consumers deem open and honest communication as most important factor to remain loyal.

Singapore diplomats were 'impartial observers' to Malaysia’s Bersih 3 rally

How bad did it get for Singapore-Malaysia ties when rumors of their active participation sparked?