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Global companies are increasingly seeking an Asian home base from which they can manage their pan-Asian operations.

The foreign reserves rose US$3.77 billion last month, according to OCBC.

The MOE will increase the quantum and extend the coverage of existing bursaries to benefit Singapore Citizens from two-thirds of all households in Singapore.

The budget is almost double from a decade ago and is 10% more than last year.

While 20% of companies in Singapore have 1 female independent, there are no companies in Singapore with 3 female independent directors.

USA ranked first as 18 percent of the respondents chose USA while only 5 per cent chose Singapore.

12-13 million visitors are expected to arrive this year in Singapore compared with the 11.6 million visitors last year.

From 143,500 in 2009, demand for infocomm manpower in Singapore, which includes those employed and job vacancies, grew to 157,400 in 2010.

It is also expected that IRs will create 50,000 to 60,000 economy-wide jobs.

IATA believes passenger yields will be stable in 2011, said HSBC.

The approval of Chi-X Global Inc to operate in Australia's main bourse opens the room for stronger political support to Singapore Exchange.

More land sales may be in the pipeline, said Minister for National Development, Mah Bow Tan.

The strongest increases in costs to 2015 are projected in Singapore, Bengaluru, Hong Kong, Beijing and Chennai.

Households earning $3,000-$5,000 a month now have the chance to purchase 3-room flats that provide them more freedom in their other financial commitments.

Singapore, with its English speaking community, infrastructure and comforts, has made it a favorable place to attract talent and to do business.

Despite being part of the top 30 most expensive office location in the world in 2011, Singapore still only ranked 6th in Asia Pacific.