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Asia-Pac disasters to propel property catastrophe reinsurance premiums up
Asia-Pac disasters to propel property catastrophe reinsurance premiums up
Expect tighter terms and conditions as well as international reinsurers attempt to claw back some of the losses.
Singapore stocks take a beating amidst fears of a US recession
NOL’s shares, for instance, plunged 5.3%.
Singapore is top destination for Aussie companies
And 58% of Aussie businesses are interested in expanding across the South-East Asian region.
Singapore office rents to rise 8% in 2011
DBS says office demand will remain positive, though slower than previously projected.
29% of Singaporean companies provided no training to staff
The 71% that did reported improved work productivity, product/services quality and customer satisfaction.
The President is taking office at a critical point: Prime Minister
Fortunately, according to Mr Lee Hsien Loong, Singapore is in a good position amidst the deeply troubled global economy.
I will strive to be a President of whom you will all be proud: Dr Tony Tan
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.
Concerns lurk as unemployment rises to 2.1%
Survey shows employment outlook is dim for industries such as transport & storage, financial services, business services and manufacturing.
Singapore inflation feared to remain over 5% this year
This is on account of continued strong increases in accommodation costs, according to MAS.
Fingers crossed: Economy forecast to expand by 5 to 6%
That is if incoming external indicators don’t take a significant turn for the worse.
There’s room for more: Limited retail space made vacancy rate reach 5.8% in Q2
Only 38,000 sq ft of retail space was completed in the second quarter.
Welcome to Singapore: Tourist arrival reach a robust 6.4m in H1 2011
This is more than half the government’s target of at least 12 million visitors for this year.
Shopping galore: CapitaLand has got some competition
Lend Lease will develop Singapore’s third largest suburban mall spanning 818,000 sq ft on the site next to CapitaLand's in Jurong.
Hello, investors: Singapore property market is your gateway to Asia
Want to know why Singapore has one of the hottest property markets in South East Asia?
What’s up, dude? Men still dominate Singapore’s private sector
69% of employees said their immediate superior is male, according to a survey.
Safety in numbers: All workplaces now covered under Workplace Safety & Health Act
The extension, effective 1 September 2011, brought on board more than 100,000 organisations.
Burned: Tobacco retailers suspended for selling to underage youth
Licences of the errant tobacco sellers will be suspended for six months starting 1 September 2011.
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