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S-REITs proving irresistible to HK fund houses

S-REITs proving irresistible to HK fund houses

Singapore REITs are being favored for their oupetforming yield spreads, says Maybank.

"Lemon Law" to kick off 1 September

The law will open recourse options for consumers and retailers.

Very good: Over 26,500 teachers get pay raise

Wage hike will be effective starting 1 September.

Commercial development charge rates edge up 9-20%

This is following MND's revision of DC rates.

Top 10 most visited sites by Singaporean Opera Mini users

Opera Mini users surged by over 33% in Singapore.

Check out what pushed Singaporeans to snub personal computers

The 21.5% drop in PC shipments to Singapore is the biggest in Asia.

Here's why oilfield companies don't bow out on M&A plans

Almost 7 in 10 will make acquisitions in the next 12 months.

Job wanted: Singapore job ads surged 16%

More companies flock to Singapore to look for workers.

Bank lending slowed in July

Total bank lending in Singapore only rose by 1.3% over the month compared to 1.7% in June.

Singapore loses crown as best M&A hub

Only 11 deals were made by buyers from high growth markets.

Chart of the Day: Why market fears of a credit crunch did not materialise

Here's how local banks in Asia have plugged financing gaps that Euro exit created.

Shocker: Lawyers worry most over rising cost of living

Nearly 9 out of 10 lawyers cite rising cost of living as the main concern over the next 6 months.

Singapore intensifies anti-littering probe

Cameras will be installed in 100 locations in the next three months.

Here's the real score in telecom's Big Three

Looks like SingTel and M1 are losing to Starhub.

Bigger, better cruise terminals to rise in AsiaPac

More seaports will emulate Singapore's Marina Bay Cruise Centre, predicts an insider.

The Star Vista will reap $15m annual profit: CMA

Property developer also foresees a 6% NPI yield for the soon-to-open mall.

Asian property developers cut borrowing to fund projects

Domestic loans as a share of total source of fund stood at 15% in 2011, down from 24% in 1997.