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Will Olam taste a sweet success this year?

Will Olam taste a sweet success this year?

It may have outperformed since the start of the year but analysts are still not entirely convinced.

OCBC Securities back on track

Connection from its trading system to SGX was progressively reinstated.

Home sales volume doomed to fall

Primary market sales are expected to be reduced to 11,000 units per annum for this year and the next.

OCBC Securities bugged by technical problem

Customers are not able to carry out any trading activities through OCBC Securities' website.

Government officers interdicted amidst misconduct probe

Their duties have been covered by their respective deputies, as the Ministry of Home Affairs says it views allegations of misconduct seriously.

Office vacancy rates breach 5% mark in Q411

Rental and capital gains dip even further.

What drove up CPI inflation in 2H11?

You're right if you guessed higher costs in everything -- from rents to vehicles to food.

Inflation seen to ease in 2012

Singapore government pegs CPI inflation at a subdued 2.5-3.5% range or roughly half that of 2011.

What you need to know about Keppel Land

After selling its OFC and acquiring a 51% stake in a Beijing commercial site, how is the developer faring?

Don’t be fooled by strong pharmaceutical export sales: DBS

It may have increased 38.6%, but DBS says this is purely numerical as the rest of the manufacturing sector is still in a slump.

Volatile year for equities: HSBC

Stability isn't within reach even with the spate of positive news from the US and EU fronts, and Singapore isn't an exception.

Are Singaporeans putting their hands to freelancing?

Guess how many Singaporeans are freelancers?

Did ST Engineering contracts dry up last quarter?

Two sectors in the engineering conglomerate showed resilient strength to win $350 million in contracts in 4Q2011.

Defaults and bankruptcies threaten shipping industry

Credit risks are rising fast as maritime services slow to a crawl in 2012, says DBS Vickers.

Singapore trader deserved to be fired: RBS

RBS said the trader, who sought to manipulate London interbank offered rates, was guilty of gross misconduct.

What does 2012 hold for CapitaCommercial Trust?

CCT can limit a downside leasing risk as only 7.9% of its office leases by portfolio gross rental income is due for renewal.

Standing tall: Keppel Land beats 2010 profits

2011 performance was even better as net profit expanded nearly 30% to $1.37 billion.