Singapore

Buyers flock to large units at oversubscribed Wandervale EC

The developer received 750 applications for 534 units.

Buyers flock to large units at oversubscribed Wandervale EC

The developer received 750 applications for 534 units.

What lies ahead for Singapore economy this 2016 amid soft data?

Check whether the government needs to revise 1-3% growth outlook or not.

A third of older workers fear they will never be able to retire: HSBC survey

9 out of 10 say they will struggle financially upon retirement.

Vard sinks into the red with $97m net loss in FY15

Blame it on loss provisions for projects in Brazil.

Vallianz’s FY15 net profit dips slightly to US$20.1m

Tax expenses dampened increases in revenue, gross profit.

OCBC mulls issuing US$1b covered bonds

The bonds will be issued in the summer.

Why Singapore's businesses must double-down on due diligence and corporate compliance

In a time of universal deceit, according to Orwell, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. In today's business environment, truthful business is no longer a revolutionary act, but is a necessary component of responsible and sustainable business practice.

Undesirable lending practices uncovered at some local banks: MAS

Credit underwriting standards need to be improved.

Ageing gracefully with assurance

Most Singaporeans can expect to live longer than their previous generations, thanks to continuing improvements of standards of living over the years. For example, the life expectancy for females was 70.1 years in 1963, and has increased to 84.6 years in 2013, and is expected to extend to 88.8 years in 2033.

Sembcorp launches $4.23b power complex in India

It houses two 1,320-megawatt coal-fired plants.

HPL’s net profit dips 34.4% to $81.7m in FY15

Due to low property development revenue.

Bank lending drops in January on back of weak business loan demand

Lending to most business sectors dropped in January.

Olam crashes into the red with $221.3m FY15 net loss

It was slammed by a massive one-off charge.