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The Lion City accounted for a whopping $1.02b out of the $2.6b transaction volume in the region.

The Singapore Workforce Development Agency is developing programmes to support the manpower needs of the industry.

40% of Singaporean employers consider volunteer work as valuable as paid work experience when evaluating candidates.

Estimates show those in Singapore earn between $160,000 and $410,000 a year, while in Switzerland the range is $152,000 to $210,000 annually. This is according to London-based recruitment firm EMA Partners International.

A quarterly survey shows private sector economists downgrading their forecasts for the gross domestic product growth of Singapore. This was announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

The total refurbishment of the second hotel at Keong Saik Road will be finalized in 2012.

The country came in behind Japan and tied places with Hong Kong.

Expect tighter terms and conditions as well as international reinsurers attempt to claw back some of the losses.

NOL’s shares, for instance, plunged 5.3%.

And 58% of Aussie businesses are interested in expanding across the South-East Asian region.

DBS says office demand will remain positive, though slower than previously projected.

The 71% that did reported improved work productivity, product/services quality and customer satisfaction.

Fortunately, according to Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore is in a good position amidst the deeply troubled global economy.

Singapore’s 7th Head of State said that, as a symbol, the President can strive to embody all that is good in Singapore and Singaporeans.

Survey shows employment outlook is dim for industries such as transport & storage, financial services, business services and manufacturing.

This is on account of continued strong increases in accommodation costs, according to MAS.