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Singapore is top destination for Aussie companies

And 58% of Aussie businesses are interested in expanding across the South-East Asian region.

Singapore office rents to rise 8% in 2011

DBS says office demand will remain positive, though slower than previously projected.

29% of Singaporean companies provided no training to staff

The 71% that did reported improved work productivity, product/services quality and customer satisfaction.

The President is taking office at a critical point: Prime Minister

Fortunately, according to Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore is in a good position amidst the deeply troubled global economy.

I will strive to be a President of whom you will all be proud: Dr Tony Tan

Singapore’s 7th Head of State said that, as a symbol, the President can strive to embody all that is good in Singapore and Singaporeans.

Concerns lurk as unemployment rises to 2.1%

Survey shows employment outlook is dim for industries such as transport & storage, financial services, business services and manufacturing.

Singapore inflation feared to remain over 5% this year

This is on account of continued strong increases in accommodation costs, according to MAS.

Fingers crossed: Economy forecast to expand by 5 to 6%

That is if incoming external indicators don’t take a significant turn for the worse.

There’s room for more: Limited retail space made vacancy rate reach 5.8% in Q2

Only 38,000 sq ft of retail space was completed in the second quarter.

Welcome to Singapore: Tourist arrival reach a robust 6.4m in H1 2011

This is more than half the government’s target of at least 12 million visitors for this year.

Shopping galore: CapitaLand has got some competition

Lend Lease will develop Singapore’s third largest suburban mall spanning 818,000 sq ft on the site next to CapitaLand's in Jurong.

Hello, investors: Singapore property market is your gateway to Asia

Want to know why Singapore has one of the hottest property markets in South East Asia?

What’s up, dude? Men still dominate Singapore’s private sector

69% of employees said their immediate superior is male, according to a survey.

Safety in numbers: All workplaces now covered under Workplace Safety & Health Act

The extension, effective 1 September 2011, brought on board more than 100,000 organisations.

Burned: Tobacco retailers suspended for selling to underage youth

Licences of the errant tobacco sellers will be suspended for six months starting 1 September 2011.

7th President to be sworn in 1 September 2011

Before welcoming the President-elect, a 96-strong guard of honour will first send off President S R Nathan on Thursday evening at the Istana.