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Brain drain woes persist in SG, says 69% of executives
Brain drain woes persist in SG, says 69% of executives
Hiring expectations have levelled off slightly but remain strong, said Hudson.
Oxley sells 60% of BizHub property in two days
The soft launch of phase one comprised of 364 units, with the factory and warehouse units booked at an average price of $677 psf.
Hyflux gets a boost, upsizes CPS offering to S$400mln
The company's management has allocated S$200m to the public tranche as a result to the "overwhelming response" for the company's recent 6% CPS.
71% of Singaporeans say Singapore properties are too expensive
Majority of consumers also believe that the government can do more to manage property prices.
Pace of job creation to remain firm in 2011
Services will account for more than three quarters of total employment gains this year.
Opposition to contest 82 of the 87 parliament seats
Only the slate of 5 PAP candidates led by Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew in Tanjong Pagar district will run unopposed.
Food prices to reach record high in 2011
The demand for meat, oilseeds and grain may drive global food prices to reach 4.4% to a record by the end of the year.
Singapore remains best seaport in Asia
For the 23rd time, Singapore won the 'Best Seaport in Asia' award at the 25th Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards.
Siemens/Samsung consortium takes over Island Power combined cycle power plant site
The 800MW plant to house Siemens’ most sophisticated gas turbines and is expected to be completed by the end of 2013.
Singapore's 2009 overseas investment up to $736.5bn
The country’s direct investment contributed 48.8% to total investment abroad while 28.3% and 22.9% were attributed to portfolio investment and other foreign assets.
SGX lists Mapletree Commercial Trust to the Mainboard
The latest listing comes after two earlier REIT sponsored listing of Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd on SGX after Mapletree Logistics Trust and Mapletree Industrial Trust.
Retention of heavyweight ministers key to market stability
The market is not seen to react adversely should 1-2 GRCs be lost and vote share falls to between 58-61% in the General Elections, AmFraser said.
Economy's surge in Q1 set the stage for broad-based growth in 2011
After the surge in Q1, there could be a temporary pullback in economic activity in Q2, said the MAS.
1% upgrade in GDP forecast herald sunny future for SG economy
However, inflation may still remain elevated due to various factors, said OCBC.
Small mid caps still a steep 20% behind large cap stocks
This is despite the fact that Singapore is two years into the recovery from the global financial crisis, said DBS Vickers.
Growth may ease in the next few months
The 22% jump in manufacturing output was still weaker than the GDP flash estimate for manufacturing, said HSBC.
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