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Mad as hell but we still take it: 57% of Singaporeans complain work/life balance unattainable
Employers believe employees’ better work/life balance translates to increased productivity and improved staff retention and loyalty.
Mad as hell but we still take it: 57% of Singaporeans complain work/life balance unattainable
Employers believe employees’ better work/life balance translates to increased productivity and improved staff retention and loyalty.
Study shows Singaporeans more concerned about economy than climate change
Singapore scored low on its commitment to take action to reduce climate change with 28%, compared to the Asia Pacific average of 34%.
Suspected pirates board Singapore-registered vessel
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas vessel named YORK was said to be on its way to Seychelles when the suspected pirates boarded at approximately 90 nautical miles from Mombasa, Kenya.
Singapore investor sentiment rebounds 5% to 147
ING survey shows Singapore investors expect the property market to fall following “cooling” measures by the government.
Singapore Exchange lists Global Logistic Properties
GLP’s S$3.5bln IPO makes the company the 39th real estate company listed in SGX.
Affluent Singaporeans' spending on luxury items surges
Booming economy prompts significant jumps of ownership in designer clothing, jewellery, luxury watches and air travel.
Singapore's regulatory environment drives financial institutions to do business
94% of survey respondents believe Singapore's liberal investment regimes and regulatory frameworks encourage investors.
SPH reports record $1.38bln revenue
The group achieved $39.3mln investment income for FY 2010, a turnaround from $6.2mln loss for FY 2009.
Keppel seals S$341mln deal for UK energy-from-waste project
Runcorn plants to have capacity to treat 750,000 tonnes of waste yearly and generate 70MW electricity.
Changi Airports International starts consultancy for Brunei Airport upgrading
Changi Airports International (CAI), the international arm of Changi Airport Group, has commenced its consultancy work with the Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB) for the upgrading and development of Brunei International Airport.
MCC Land sets The Canopy EC launching this weekend
Eco- friendly project is built in a comprehensive range of amenities and schools in Yishun.
Frasers Centrepoint's Esparina Residences more than 100% over-subscribed
More than 50% of 1,155 applicants were attracted by EC’s proximity to Buangkok MRT station.
Tiger cancels flights as 2 airplanes suffer problems
Airline's bookings still strong despite report saying carrier has cancelled about 40 flights since September 28.
Prime rental rates flat despite tourist arrivals growth
Rents seen to increase next year as new supply in 2009 and 2010 are eventually absorbed.
Property sector showed steady growth before cooling measures
New measures force demand for resale flats to waver as third quarter unique transactions down 35%.
Office deals surge to $1.7bln in third quarter
$879.5mln DBS Towers 1 & 2 purchase by Overseas Union Enterprises propels commercial property market upswing.
Tenants bullish on Asia Pacific office property markets
Singaporeans put more emphasis on cost savings when choosing an office space than other nationalities.