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Think tank: Deloitte and EDB launch $10m Data Analytics Institute

The Institute is the second one to be established by Deloitte, joining its flagship facility in the US.

50% of investors worldwide worries over problematic PE fund fees

But 61% is willing to pay more to access better fund managers.

GIC’s 20-year annualised rate of return reaches 3.9%

This rate for year ended March 2011 has improved from 3.8% of the year ended March 2010.

Analyst warns MAS likely to make further losses

MAS’ FX intervention policy has become extremely costly.

Inflation was higher for the rich

And that is because they use cars and petrol, which saw significant price increases.

Southeast Asian banks likely to remain resilient: S&P

Banks in the region are expected to remain healthy despite varying risks and profitability.

Inflation shocker: Prices in Singapore may have surged 5.2% in June

Standard Chartered says transport costs may resume their double-digit rise despite lower fuel prices.

Turning 62? Worry not as more establishments would still employ you

A survey by the Ministry of Manpower shows almost eight in ten private establishments would allow their local employees to work past the retirement age.

Fund manager sued by MAS fails to overturn ruling

Tan Chong Koay and Pheim Asset Management Sdn have no other choice but pay $207,000 each.

SGX lists Kitchen Culture to Catalist

The kitchen solutions provider enters the exchange to fund its Singapore expansion and beyond.

Singapore Airlines strengthens collaboration with Tourism Queensland

The partnership further opens avenues for Singaporean tourists to hop in Queensland and the rest of Australia.

HDB's resale price index grows 3.1% in 2Q11

PropNex blames the lower 60% Loan-To-Value ratio for the supply crunch.

Office space prices up 3.6% in 2Q11

And the vacancy rate of office space increased to 12.5%.

Rentals of factory space increased by 4.5%

But the occupancy rate doesn’t seem to be affected.

47% of residential units remain unsold

As private home price growth decreases to 2% in 2Q11.

S&P to provide equity research to SGX Catalist companies

Companies will pay an annual fee of S$16,000 to participate in the program.