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StarHub primed to reap the rewards of tech gadget bounce

StarHub primed to reap the rewards of tech gadget bounce

A net profit of SGD85m is expected, boost by demands in mobile data, Pay TV and fibre broadband.  

CapitaMalls Trust making bank in Malaysia

Its Malaysia arm posted improved 1Q12 results on the back of still-expanding and government-spurred domestic spending.

Singapore firms look to Liaoning, China for urban investments

New business mission composed of 65 companies troop to the booming province for exploratory talks and canvassing.

Chart of the Day: Prime factory and warehouse rents peaking?

The average monthly gross rents of prime factories and warehouses rose 0.5% to 0.8%.

URA implements changes in Housing Developers Rules

New rules include providing more information on housing projects and property before issuing option-to-purchase.

Caged growth for Tiger Airways?

Trouble from down under caused a 20% drop in Tiger Airways' passenger numbers.

Chart of the Day: Property investment sales fall

The drop was led by the 55.3% decline in private sector sales in the first quarter of 2012.

M1 suffers fresh subscriber bleeding

Its share in the all-important postpaid mobile market is down to 25.9% in another quarter of subscriber loss.

Singapore Employment Act set for massive review

The legislation could be amended to raise wages and ensure good jobs and better financial security for Singaporeans.

Private employment crucial to Singapore's tight labor market

Three-quarters of organisations using private employment services accelerate faster out of a downturn, says a report.

Singapore most liveable for Asian expatriates

The Lion City tops the list of 10 locations around the world according to a report.

Singapore employees concerned over company's financial health

27% of respondents ranked it as the top priority when choosing an employer according to a survey.

Tiger Airways acquires 40% stake in SEAir

The US$7m deal may finally allow Tiger Airways to collect the S$7m owed by SEAir.

M1's net profit up 7.5% to $40.3m

Looks like M1 won't be fixing broken lines anytime soon.

UOL to launch Katong Regency on April 19

Prices for the 244-unit development along Tanjong Katong Road start at $950,000.

Singapore Airlines' passenger load factor up by 6.3%

As SIA’s core operations gain momentum, their cargo freight capacity dips by 2.6%.

Chart of the Day: Visitor arrivals drive retail sales

Retail spending is expected to remain healthy with visitor arrivals surging 13.4% early in 2012.