News
Distance-based fares derail SMRT’s revenue growth
Distance-based fares derail SMRT’s revenue growth
Lower average fares will negate ridership improvements and limit revenue growth to only around 1% quarter-on-quarter, warns analyst.
SGX steps up product disclosure
The changes to the listing manual are in line with MAS’ initiative to improve disclosure with the use of product highlight sheets.
Aussies are worth $1 million
At least that is how much Singapore Airlines will put into a marketing campaign to promote Down Under as a destination with Tourism Australia.
Singapore REITS gearing up to buy more properties
They will fund acquisitions with a mix of debt and equity with a 40-45% leverage.
A worm in this Apple as Android takes 46% of the tablet market in Asia?
Over 260,000 Tablets worth USD167m were sold in Southeast Asia in April, says GfK Asia.
The devil floats Prada
At US$2.1 bn dollars, it’s the 2nd biggest IPO of the year on Hong Kong exchange.
Warnings as inflation smashed through 4.1% in May
And industrial production fell 7 % - is this a new stagflation ?
Inflation has peaked in Singapore as car prices drop
Is this a new normal, or just a bump on the road to higher prices ?
Electronics exports down 15.2% in May
Blame it on fewer shipments of integrated circuits, PC components and disk drives.
Keppel Land gets approval to proceed with Ho Chi Minh City waterfront project
Masterplan approval gives green light to the city’s first phase of the development of approximately 1,500 waterfront apartment units targeted to be launched in 2012.
Employers are hiring; where are the applicants?
There are said to be 1.39 job vacancies for every one unemployed person. And, yes, wages will go up.
Casinos warned about full-scope inspections
Casino Regulatory Authority Chairman Richard Magnus expect casinos to “have by now sorted out any kinks in their operations”.
New Thomson Line station to be built near Republic Polytechnic
The Land Transport Authority will integrate the new station with the proposed Rapid Transit System link between Singapore and Johor Bahru, says channelnewsasia.com.
Older BTO applicants justify higher income ceiling
That is as first-time applicants for new Housing and Development Board flats reach a median age of 34, according to todayonline.com.
70% of Singaporean companies plan to adopt cloud computing
The other 30 % presumably still use a rock and chisel.
Ad Blitz: 52% of Singapore companies raising their marketing spend
And Twitter just pushed LinkedIn out of second spot as preferred choice.
Government blocks sale of Marina Bay Sands mall
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd is not allowed to sell, transfer or dispose of its estate interest in Marina Bay Sands within the exclusivity period of 10 years.
Commentary
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?
Singapore’s SMEs are embracing AI. Cybersecurity must keep up.
Game theory in the Gulf: Why Singapore should watch the Middle East carefully
When AI becomes the front door: How marketing in Singapore will really change in 2026
Singapore’s AI upskilling push is bold. Now employers must close the loop.
Why Budget 2026 marks a turning point for employers
Budget 2026: Cushioning carbon tax burden and maintaining competitiveness
Beyond fuel choice: Budget 2026 and Singapore’s structural strategy in low-carbon transport