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Marina Bay Sands recovered in 1Q but what about Genting?

Marina Bay Sands recovered in 1Q but what about Genting?

MBS' 1Q12 VIP volume recovered by 17% QoQ to SGD16.2b despite 1Q12 VIP win rate of 3.58% that was 24 bps higher QoQ.

StarHub profit up 28% to S$88m

The company must be thanking its Mobile customers, with 52% of the total revenue mix coming from that segment.

What are Brazil's investment hotspots?

Trade minister names the top industries in the South American country in which Singapore firms could invest.

Venture Corp gearing up for a banner second half

Watch out for a revenue rally later this year as its new products launch and customers start doubling down on orders, says DBS.

CMT sale of Hougang Plaza a smart move: DBS

The divestment will help CapitaMall Trust cut down debt and allocate funds for its more important malls.

Winning and rigging soon: More than eight $1B contracts from Petrobras

Keppel is rumored to be in final negotiations with Petrobras on two of the eight FPSOs. Jurong Shipyards and the Mendes Junior-OSX consortium are the other forerunners. 

DBS merger deal in Indonesia seen to cement bank’s hold in SE Asia

The bank’s plan to merge BDMN with PT Bank DBS Indonesia will create the fifth largest bank in Indonesia.

Chart of the Day: Electronics sector expanded in April

It was the 3rd consecutive month of expansion for the sector.

Hospitality, recreation sectors top jobseeker's list

Even if jobseekers view jobs here not offering long-term security and competitive compensation package.

Venture Corp reports slow start in 2012

Profit after tax and minority interests down by 13% in 1Q12 but optimism skewed towards 2H.

CMT's Hougang Plaza sells for S$119.1m

CapitaMall Trust expects an approximate net gain of S$83.8m from the sales.

What are CapitaLand's growth pillars?

The property developer is leaning heavily on local and Chinese residential and mall projects to propel its earnings.

Ascendas seeks private placement of 150 new units

The proposed private placement is projected to have a gross proceeds of S$298.5million-S$306million.

Too much of a good thing? Singaporeans suffering from info overload

Three out of ten consumers said they now ignore the emails, direct mail and social media messages they receive.

Are office spaces doomed to be ghost towns?

Analyst says weak hiring sentiment should keep office space demand low.

Chart of the Day: Real estate industry fears drop in business receipts

It’s one of two industries not so upbeat with their business expectations for the second quarter.

Sembcorp Marine's margins shrinking? Don't panic, it's normal

The company's outstanding orderbook stood at SG$5.1b and it continues to rake in new contracts.