News

Singapore Real Estate Investment Trusts had healthier balance sheets, thanks to ample liquidity in the market and low interest rates through most of 2011.

Amidst improvement in investor confidence in Asia, the Singapore dollar edged up Wednesday against the US dollar.

Treasury yields generally fell amidst shaky risk assets.

The segment dragged down December 2011 retail sales to a 2.4% month-on-month contraction.

It was the worst-performing food & beverage segment with receipts decreasing 1.8% mom.

National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan points out weaknesses in productivity and innovation.

Are the risks still manageable or are they getting out of hand?

The 509-unit project in Bishan has an estimated breakeven of $1,285 psf.

Survey of fund managers shows investors are more interested in Hong Kong than they are in Singapore.

Seoul Incheon Airport remains on top for the seventh straight year in 2011 while Hong Kong International is no longer at the third post.

And DBS expects growth in 4Q11 to be 4.2% YoY.

Singapore will have to endure poor economic conditions before seeing growth in 2H12.

The rise in the value of the Singapore dollar against the US dollar is said to have taken a dent.

US stocks closed unchanged but the Nikkei started strong.

Latest lackluster results led to a 2.5% downward revision for FY12 profits despite a higher revenue forecast.

New study deems the current crop of leaders as lacking in expansionist drive and innovative risk-taking.