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Singapore’s economy slows to 4% in 4Q11
Singapore’s economy slows to 4% in 4Q11
As the country’s manufacturing hits a slump, having shrinked by 22% in the quarter.
Mortgagee listings plunge 83% in 4Q11
Sluggish activity indicates that auctions are no longer an exit strategy for distressed properties.
Cheaper commodity prices for 2012 won’t mean better days for anyone
The International Monetary Fund expects commodity prices to decline as the global downturn is seen to affect Asia Pacific by as much as 4%.
Rents seen to dip 10% in 2012 due to anemic demand
At a little more than 1 million sq ft, DTZ notes that the increase in supply for office space in 2012 is less than half of what it used to be in 2011.
Analyst sees stunted loan growth for 2012
Loan growth this year will be “sharply lower” than DMG Research’s ~30% estimate for 2011.
What you need to know about the new conditions for industrial developments
If you think it’s just about lowering prices and rents, think again.
Singapore’s manufacturing plunges 10% in November
It’s definitely a bad sign for the sector in the coming year ahead.
Merry Christmas and Happy Festivus
Ho ho ho!
Will Singapore’s technology sector crash in 2012?
2011 has been a hard year for the industry and it seems like things won’t get any better soon.
Bumpy ride ahead for Singapore’s transport sector
Outlook for the aviation and shipping industries have turned gloomy as global travel and trade are likely to remain subdued in 2012.
Singapore e-commerce booming on blogshops
On which platform do roughly half-million Singaporeans shop monthly online?
Building boom: Construction sector to be robust in 2012
Up to S$28b worth of construction contracts up for grabs in the next two years.
Nearly half of Singaporeans bearish on hiring activity in the next 12 months
The future of employment seems bleak as some sectors have already scaled back on hiring.
SMRT trains still running at reduced speeds
But with most SMRT trains repaired the 40kph cap might be lifted soon, says Transport Minister.
Supermarkets trump department stores in coming slump
But which chain was singled out for its promising revenues and margins?
Been waiting for SingTel’s 4G mobile broadband service?
Well, you won’t wait too long as the telco will launch it for both consumers and businesses - but how much will the bundle be?
New buyer stamp duties stifle UOL unit sales
One residential project has been especially vulnerable, says OCBC.
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