Singapore
Singtel an unlikely winner on back of increased forex volatility
Regional currencies remain robust versus the greenback.
Venture Corp promotes Ng Chee Kwoon to CFO
He replaced Victoria Ko Miu Ha who has decided to pursue other opportunities and interests.
Jackson Tay Eng Kiat quits as Hafary Holdings financial controller and company secretary
He intended to pursue other career opportunity.
UE E&C Ltd appoints Chang Chew Kient as CEO designate
He was executive vice president at United Engineers Group.
Only 3 out 10 workers say working from home is good for productivity
Cafés are among their least preferred spots.
Santak braces for loss before taxation in 1H15
Due to lower margins and increased production costs.
Investments in Singapore to moderate in 2015 on back of uncertain global outlook: EDB
The EDB clinched $11.8b worth of investments last year.
Scoot’s first 787 Dreamliner lands in Changi Airport
It was flown in from Boeing's factory in Washington.
Japfa acquires remaining 15% stake in Japfa Comfeed Myanmar for $6.36m
The company now fully owns its Myanmar operations.
What is the value of a professional service in Singapore?
Movie star Harrison Ford said in 2010 when asked if he would ever drop his fee, "This is my job, I don't have another job. This is my craft that I have spent my whole life working at. I want to get paid for doing it; otherwise I am not being responsible and I'm not valuing what I do for a living. When I came into this business I didn't know the names of movie studios. When I was under contract at Columbia Pictures they paid me $150 a week. I only found that I was valued when I was valued. That's the way business is."
Hai Leck warns of “significant drop” in net profit for 2Q15
On back of lower revenue.
Micro-Mechanics’ net profit up 96% to $2.7m in Q2
On back of higher sales and lower expenses.
Singapore eDevelopment braces for loss, issues profit warning for FY14
Due to losses in the construction business.
Strong greenback not a boon for struggling SIA Engineering, says UOB Kay Hian
Although 40% of its revenue is USD-based.
How will rising interest rates affect the residential property market?
Expect higher mortgages and reduced demand.
Robust office rental growth to falter in 2H15 on back of massive space availability
Over 3.9m square feet of space will be available in 2016.