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Shortage in senior executives drives salaries to new highs
Shortage in senior executives drives salaries to new highs
Compensation for top-tier candidates in Asia Pacific might have risen by 15% to 25% a year for the past five years.
Job opportunities in Singapore decreased by 8% in 1Q12
In the whole Asia Pacific region, job postings decreased to only 2,432 compared to 2,555 in the same period last year.
Six residential sites up for grabs this month
These sites will yield about 2,380 units, so take your pick.
1 in 2 Singaporeans willing to spend more on ethical products
But just how ethical is ethical?
Junket approval won't add greatly to RWS' VIP volume: Maybank
Is this why Genting is planning to tap the Mongolian market with $2.5b of perpetual bonds?
SPH profit up 11.6% to $84.1m
Singapore Press Holdings sure is happy with its rental income which rose 21.6% to $48 million.
Chart of the Day: Retail sales index showing consumer resilience?
Amidst global economic woes, 2012 is still looking to be a positive year for retail sales.
Retail sales rose 19% yoy in February
Car sales singlehandedly rallied the retail sales index from a tepid 1.8% yoy growth last month, but what's the big caveat?
Why did F&B receipts crash last month?
F&B sector grew only 4.2% yoy in February as Singaporeans avoided restaurants, fast food places and caterers.
Wilmar margin squeeze to ease soon
Profit-battered segments like palm & lauric and oilseed & grain could rebound as crush margins clear the red.
ST Engineering growth pinned on US defence contract win
Its participation in the US Marine Corps program could help it clinch a lucrative 700-vehicle order.
More office space slated for completion between 2012 and 2015
About 60% of which will be located in the CBD.
Why did the Singapore office market thrive in 1Q12?
Colliers says additional buyer’s stamp duty imposed in the residential sector had investors looking for alternative asset options.
Singapore tightens monetary policy
It’s the first country in Asia to do so in 2012.
DBS launches electronic securities application service
Now customers can subscribe to IPOs even while in bed straight from their smart phones.
Chart of the Day: Value of Grade A office space in Raffles Place/New Downtown area holds firm
Owners of Grade A office spaces have robust sales activities to thank.
Did Singapore's economy fare well in 1Q12?
As manufacturing headed south by -2% and construction grew by 6.2%, the Ministry of Trade and Industry estimates expansion.
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