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Desperate developers slash prices by 15% to dodge hefty government fines
Desperate developers slash prices by 15% to dodge hefty government fines
ABSD could erode profits by up to 50%.
More Singaporean investors eyeing prime London properties as luxury developments hit record high
Local developers are also venturing into the city.
United Engineers in talks to sell subsidiary for $228.7m
A pre-conditional voluntary offer has been received.
Beating the morning rush: Peak-hour crowding down 60% since BSEP, says LTA
450 BSEP buses are now on the road.
Lake Life EC project breaks new ground with record-breaking number of e-applications
Over 1,200 applications have been received.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.8%
But a pullback might happen today.
Chart of the Day: Take a look at the worrying drop in Singapore casinos’ VIP volumes in 1H14
A turnaround is unlikely for the city's gaming giants.
Daily Briefing: Why COE prices may never be cheap again; Singapore’s 3-hour PSI shoots up to unhealthy level
And local firm watches out for food contaminants.
SGX securities average daily value plunged 34% in September
Two IPOs raised just $36m last month.
Singapore named ASEAN’s first international authority in patent search and examination
It’s another step in the country’s bid to be an intellectual property hub.
Mass-market home costs surprisingly resilient as property prices fall across the board
Sales at new launches are surprisingly robust.
GIC now sole proprietor of Italian shopping complex
The 208-unit mall is located east of Rome.
Problematic housing loans to deteriorate mildly in 2014
Isolated cases drove up problem loans in Q2.
DBS completes acquisition of Societe Generale’s private banking business in Asia
DBS’ high net worth assets are now $88 billion.
Chart of the Day: Almost half of Singaporeans think property prices are still too high
Inability to get loans is also a major issue.
Daily Briefing: The dangers of cancelling a HDB BTO flat purchase; Singaporeans must pay attention to global news, said PM Lee
And discover why Singapore is on the cusp of being a big data utopia.
Goodbye, Singapore: Almost half of local firms considering outsourcing to rein in ballooning business costs
Downsizing is also another option.
Commentary
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?