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StarHub’s revenue jumps 10% to S$613m in 4Q11

StarHub’s revenue jumps 10% to S$613m in 4Q11

Nearly half a million Singapore households were taking up two or more StarHub services last year.

Will OCBC’s increased US$ trade finance loans continue?

CIMB expects a loan growth of 6% qoq despite high US$ LDR and a general scarcity of dollar deposits in the system.

Marina Bay Sands suffers same constraints of Resorts World Sentosa

Yes they are competitors, but could it be that Marina Bay Sands is also sharing Resorts World Sentosa’s woes on accommodation constraints and higher credit provisioning?

DBS seen to post S$700m net profit

But loan growth is expected to slow to 4% qoq.

Commercial insurance rates seen to surge

Rate increases of over 30% are being experienced in disaster-hit regions across Asia.

Asia Pacific airlines reported sharpest fall in airfreight in 2011

But don’t worry as this should only be temporary - find out why.

Dear SMRT, it’s not time to rejoice yet

Efforts to replace signaling system and government’s move to increase rail capacity of the CCL have no immediate financial impact.

Luxury residential prices seen to decline over the year

But average prices in Singapore remained stable for the sixth consecutive quarter despite slight rental correction.

Worst is not over for SMRT: DBS

Government regulation may add substantial burdens on operating its transport systems.

SIA Engineering to scrape 5-6% growth in next two years

Why is a crash and burn not yet in the cards for this aircraft services company?

Will Singapore’s worrying inflation remain high in 2012?

UBS gives us a breath of relief as it thinks inflation is likely to fall sharply in 2012 - but on what grounds?

Tender alert: Residential site Crystal Tower up for collective sale

The tender will close on February 27, 2012 at 12pm, so be quick.

You're fired!: Layoffs up in 2011

If you still have your job, then you’re not among the more than 3,500 workers made redundant in the fourth quarter alone.

Bumpy ride ahead for SMRT

Falling net profits, persistent cost pressure and declining weekly ridership for CCL – what else to expect?

35% of firms foresees business conditions to deteriorate

Survey shows only 10% of firms expects business to improve in the first half of 2012.

Turbulent years ahead for Tiger Airways

PhillipCapital predicts even bigger losses in 2012 and a slower rebound in 2013.

Should Olam just stick to Russian dairy?

Its plans to invest heavily in grain cultivation comes with risks and no major advantages, warns Daiwa.