Singapore
Why S-REITs are switching to medium-term note for financing
It's an alternative source of debt.
Why S-REITs are switching to medium-term note for financing
It's an alternative source of debt.
Singapore's housing costs edged up 2.6% in August
Blame it on higher accommodation costs.
Singapore casinos trump Macau with tourism aces
As operators bet on Singapore's multi-billion-dollar gaming resorts.
Here's the real reason why demand for Thomson Three units surged
Over 170 units were bought.
Private road transport costs predicted to grow 1-3%
Car buyers lured by more discounts.
Can Singapore's economic success be sustained?
The world economy is increasingly connected. Crisis in one part of the world can create ripples of instability to distant nations. A recent example is the Syria unrest that had caused financial uncertainty in global equity markets as investors flock to safe havens such as the US treasury. Countries can no longer be fully insulated from events far from their shore.
How Singaporeans can think differently in this competitive time
Our landscape is changing. We have to think differently. A question is: can we?
3 pieces of advice for successful networking
Dating and business networking. Most often, two separate topics and scenarios. However, there are a number of striking similarities. First impressions, the fear of rejection, the presence of alcohol, and holding out hope that you’ll get a ‘follow-up’ call or email—it’s all basically the same.
Singapore's 10 hottest new restaurants in August
Have you treated yourself a multi-sensory dining experience?
Sembcorp Marine's new Tuas yard predicted to double repair capacity
More ships will also be rerouted.
Will the effort to hire locals first affect the foreign influx?
From August 2014 if you want to hire a foreigner you will have to go through the process of advertising for a local, first. Ministry of Manpower announced the new measures that will force employers to use the Ministry of Workforce Development Agency job bank for 14 days to advertise. The aim is to try and increase the amount of locals employed before being allowed to employ a foreigner.
Here are the biggest hotel transactions so far this year
Park Hotel Clarke Quay was sold for $300m.
HDB to launch 3Gen flats this September
Check out its layout here.
Hopes fade for Hi-P's bigtime gains from Apple's iPhone 5c
Blackberry's weak sales also pose a threat.
Why Singapore's low inflation is unlikely to last
August inflation hit 2%.
Why SPH's media business could fail to impress next year
More pressure on earnings predicted.
MAS expected to retain policy stance
Despite slight rise in headline inflation.