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Excluding motor vehicles, Standard Chartered expects the print to come in at 7.8%.

The collapse of SOR would add margin pressure to 3Q11 results but CIMB is more concerned about S$ deposit competition.

Companies are now replacing employees from Hong Kong with candidates from Singapore.

The country got top ratings for public trust of politicians and transparency in policymaking.

But candidates with highly sought-after skills were able to command more than 25% salary increase.

She is encouraging employers to look at ways to retain experienced older workers “as they have amassed a rich body of knowledge”.

This is to provide Singapore’s retail workforce accessible and affordable university education.

Economy-discount fare prices grew the most at 9% in 2Q11.

The Lion City accounted for a whopping $1.02b out of the $2.6b transaction volume in the region.

The Singapore Workforce Development Agency is developing programmes to support the manpower needs of the industry.

40% of Singaporean employers consider volunteer work as valuable as paid work experience when evaluating candidates.

Estimates show those in Singapore earn between $160,000 and $410,000 a year, while in Switzerland the range is $152,000 to $210,000 annually. This is according to London-based recruitment firm EMA Partners International.

A quarterly survey shows private sector economists downgrading their forecasts for the gross domestic product growth of Singapore. This was announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

The total refurbishment of the second hotel at Keong Saik Road will be finalized in 2012.

The country came in behind Japan and tied places with Hong Kong.

Expect tighter terms and conditions as well as international reinsurers attempt to claw back some of the losses.