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Guess who's still hiring in Singapore?
Guess who's still hiring in Singapore?
The services sector continues its hiring spree with another hundred-thousand new jobs in 2011 but manufacturing is in stasis mode.
Real average earnings grew a miniscule 0.7%
Skyrocketing inflation and an ever-tightening labor market to be blamed for the pittance of progress.
F&B sales back in the doldrums
It slipped to negative growth territory again this February with renewed weakness from restaurant receipts.
Computers and clothes sold less in February
Both retail sectors saw steep declines nearing double-digit percentages, while car sales bounced back strong.
S-REITs to issue perpetual securities
But will it offer good returns or just pose higher risks?
Private home sales hit 2413 units in February
At the current rate, total sales for the year could reach up to 20,000.
More shadow spaces to haunt Singapore's grade A office market
Rental values are also declining as the finance and services sector shows softened demand.
Singaporeans dissatisfied with insurance transparency
And 18% of survey respondents are not even sure if the life insurance they have is right for their needs.
Why the fuss over Cosco?
The market continues to accord Cosco premium valuations but KimEng sees no justification for this.
Chart of the Day: Use of social media sites to make purchase decisions
A Nielsen report says 40 percent of online consumers in Asia Pacific claim to view online product reviews before buying.
Global study says a third of tablet users won’t purchase online
They want faster-than-desktop experience and were disappointed.
Commuters advisory: No MRT train service in North East Line today
Free bus services are provided at affected stations.
6 out of 10 executives cautiously optimistic about 2012
It's a reversal from the same survey in 3Q which says that 7 out of 10 are pessimistic.
Singapore Minister: Try expanding to Kuwait
Development projects abound as the country opens up even more, said Minister Teo Ser Luck.
Sembcorp Marine’s orderbook YTD now a whopping S$6.6bil
Thanks to its latest S$385.5 million contract from Helix Energy Solutions.
UOB’s net profit could have been S$70m higher in 4Q11
That is if we back out the EU debt related losses.
Uh-oh, it looks like even Dropbox is no longer safe
Spammers may have just found a new way of reaching you.
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