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Repercussions of Japan quake seen to be minimal: Macquarie
Repercussions of Japan quake seen to be minimal: Macquarie
Compared to the Kobe quake on 17 January, 1995, Macquarie believes the impact should be lower.
Singapore ranked most targeted nation for mergers and acquisitions volume in SE Asia
The M&A volume totaled US$4.5 billion in Singapore accounted for 40% of total M&A volume in South East Asia.
Singapore's US$2.1bn Equity Capital Market volume ranked second in SE Asia
Indonesia lead the region with US$2.2 billion - the highest YTD volume on record.
Ministry of Law proposes new measures to safeguard conveyancing money
The Conveyancing Bill aims to address the risk of rogue lawyers defalcating clients' conveyancing money.
Oil price movement to affect Singapore inflation:OCBC
Crude oil price has sustained above US$100/barrel for the best part of the past two weeks.
Shipbuilding could be challenging beyond 2012:DBS
Weakness in the Baltic Exchange Dry Index is expected to result in a slow down in order flows.
Singapore rigbuilders may post negative to muted earnings growth for FY2011
Meanwhile, Singapore yards are looking good beyond 2011, said DBS.
Monthly salary threshold for S Pass applicants raised to at least $2000
Employers of existing Employment Pass and S Pass holders will be given a one-time renewal of up to 2 years to meet salary thresholds.
Inflation forecast at 4.0% in 2011
Previously at 2.9 per cent, March MAS survey of professional forecasters tips inflation at 4.0 per cent.
Singapore will be the hunting ground for senior talent
With its mature workforce and world-class talent pool, Singapore based talent is favoured for senior positions in neighboring countries.
Foreign investor participation seen to increase in 2011
Regional investors from Asia Pacific were the largest group of foreign investors in Singapore.
Singapore Air regional wing to increase fuel surcharges
Due to continued escalation in the price of jet fuel, SilkAir will increase its fuel surcharge for all tickets issued on or after 17 March 2011.
Singapore REITS rental income to average 4.2% in 2011
S-REITs are forecasted to deliver FY10-12F DPU CAGR of 5.5% - 9.2%, which is above inflation.
Government armed to protect domestic market against casino problems
Singapore must not normalise gambling in Singapore and must not make it a badge of honour, said Dr Vivian Balakrishnan.
Employment outlook to improve by 3%
The Q2 Manpower Employment Outlook saw the net employment outlook improve from 27 per cent to 30 per cent.
Three incentive programmes received more than half of the $100mn Aviation Development Fund
These three programmes support initiatives by local companies to raise productivity and promote innovation.
Singapore to benefit from the robust expansion of Shanghai's container port
Shanghai overtook Singapore as the world's busiest container port in 2010 but Shanghai's pole position was not achieved at Singapore's expense.
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