News
Southeast Asian aviation just got interesting!
Southeast Asian aviation just got interesting!
With four upcoming airlines, competitors could give each other a run -- or flight -- for their money.
Luxury home rentals to rise between 5-7% in 2011
And projects receiving temporary occupation permits continued to rise which could exert some pressure on future rents.
Singapore banks’ earnings cut by 4-5% on fears of looming recession
But the banks are stronger now compared to 2008 in terms of asset quality and capital.
Are Singaporeans becoming reckless road hogs?
Drivers in Singapore are continuing to engage in reckless driving behaviours due to poor time management and lack of route planning, says a survey.
Rising rents: Private home rentals up 1.3% in Q2 2011
And median rents for all properties excluding ECs reached a new high of S$3.26 per sq ft per month.
Fresh graduates get higher starting pay in 2011
And guess which job gets the highest starting salary per month?
Home buyers get more choices from executive condos
As the government applies the revised monthly income ceiling of $12,000 to all EC projects, regardless of their launch date for public sale.
Private home sales plunge 25% in June
Home buyers have become more cautious in the later half of 2Q11, as the economy has grown more uncertain.
New offices are up but where are the employees?
Analyst warns job creation and subsequently demand for office space will be impacted by the uncertain economic outlook.
Home prices up 2% in 2Q11
As the rate of price increases continue to moderate for the seventh consecutive quarter.
Wanted: Banks struggle to attract and retain talent
Corporate growth is compromised with the development of a critical gap in management expertise.
Foreigners splurge on luxury condos in Singapore
Their luxury condo purchase surged 5 percentage points to a new high of 40% in H1 2011.
You’re hired: Employment in Singapore set to be robust in Q4 2011
And guess which sector has the most optimistic hiring plans with a net employment outlook of +39%?
Transaction failed? Not anymore as OCBC restores its Singapore network
After having some glitches with its ATM and internet banking services, OCBC managed to restore their system as of 1:15PM today.
Middle aged people impact equity markets the most
As they are the most likely to invest in equities, changes in their population lead to changes in equity demand, says HSBC.
There's still hope for Asian inflation: UBS
UBS says Asian inflation will ease to 3.9% in 2012 due to weaker commodity prices.
Wall Street recovery provides optimism for Singapore
Singapore shares are set to open higher on 13 September 2011 after Wall Street recovered in late trading.
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