News
Chart of the Day: Residential segment dominates investment sales
Chart of the Day: Residential segment dominates investment sales
The residential segment contributed 54% of the total transaction value in the second quarter.
Singapore inflation on track for further easing
Inflation will simmer below the raging levels seen in H1 2012 but will still remain above its historical average, says the government.
Inflation hovers above 5% for the 4th month in June
DMG analysts slam hopes that prices could ease off as quickly as possible- learn why.
Unemployment looms in Q3
Only over a third or 34.7% of employers plan to increase headcount, says survey.
Private home site at Dairy Farm set to be snubbed
They'd be so lucky to get at least half of the projected selling price of $1,150 to $1,200 psf.
Last EC site near Punggol MRT to drive strong interest
Up to 10 bidders are expected for this land parcel but winning bid could only range from $310-$320.
9 in 10 companies slam current wage guidelines
33% believe that the format will incur higher wage costs.
Flights in Changi Airport soared by 6.4% in June
But shipment volume declined by 1% yoy.
Industrial production to register a meager 2.6% in June: DBS
But an upside surprise awaits as export sales rose 6.7%.
Raffles Medical Group's S$12.4m profit in Q2 disappoints analysts
PATMI inched up 6.9%, but it's slightly below OCBC's expectations.
Crazy inflation to rocket 70% higher than the 30-year historical average
High domestic inflation averaging 4.5% in 2012 is here to stay.
Singapore banks' profit to slump 18% in 2Q12
The large trading gains in 1Q will unlikely be repeated this time around.
Chart of the Day: NODX up, thanks to Hong Kong
Hong Kong was the top contributor to Singapore’s Non-Oil Domestic Export increase in June 2012.
97% of retiring Singaporeans offered re-employment
Virtually all Singaporeans who hit the retirement age of 62 are guaranteed an option for continued work due to the tight labour market.
SGX denies rumors on LSE merger
The bourse said it was not in talks with the London Stock Exchange to form what could have been the world's third-largest exchange group.
CCT earnings up 7.8% in 2Q12
CapitaCommercial Trust squeezed out income from higher tax savings and still-growing office and retail leases and renewals.
MAS looks into setting of key interest rate benchmarks
The central bank is following suit as Libor scandal triggered interest rate reviews worldwide.
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