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Been waiting for SingTel’s 4G mobile broadband service?

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.

Keppel Land gnawed by Chinese market uncertainties

The company will be hand tied between two strategies: slash prices or accept slower sales.

City Developments may waver in 2012 property launches

Three high-profile projects face roll-out bumps as demand cools next year.

Property pressure: What you need to know about falling residential prices

Prices will see a double-digit dip in FY 12-13 - but by how much exactly?

How will Singapore banks fare in 2012?

The weak economic outlook is casting a shadow over the banking sector.

The doctor is in: Robust earnings for healthcare sector in 2012

OCBC says the sector will keep on thriving next year as medical tourism trade continues to prosper.

Do men get paid more than women?

Almost half of Singaporeans believe that gender influences income levels, particularly in higher-powered positions.

Orchard Road rents to slip 3% in 2012

On the other hand, prime suburban rents are expected to continue on their upward trajectory, rising by 3%.

Grade A office rents to plunge 15% in 2012

The office leasing market has remained subdued for the last couple of months and won’t be picking up anytime soon.

Property Fail: only 8% of auctioned properties sold in 2011

With total sales volume also down 57 % from 2010, this market is bad.

SIA suffers lower passenger load factor across all regions

Systemwide passenger carriage dropped 2.6% year-on-year in November.

SMRT train service resumes before midnight

Passengers who were unable to complete their journeys due to the disruption can file a claim for refund.

Home prices may drop 5-10% in 2012

The rate of price increases has been slowing significantly in 2011 and will continue to do so next year.

Singapore job vacancies dip for first time since 2009

Employment figures hold up in Q3 2011 but cracks are showing as the economy sours in 2012.

Singaporeans ate out less in October

Receipts of fast food outlets, food caterers and other eating places dipped in October.