Singapore

Beware the US fiscal cliff, tech firms are told

US tax hike and expenditure cut will hurt Singapore tech firms.

Beware the US fiscal cliff, tech firms are told

US tax hike and expenditure cut will hurt Singapore tech firms.

Health check right at your fingertips

The Asia Pacific region is set to become the world’s largest mobile market by 2020, with mobile health services representing the largest growth potential across the region. Monitoring services show a possible 55 per cent market share in 2017 with diagnostic services reflecting a 24 per cent market share, according to a GSMA PwC report.

Asian telcos on fire but with not enough fuel

There are now 2.2bn subscribers in Asia but total revenues were flat at 2% q-o-q.

Shipping containers whacked by flagging demands

Freight rates are below levels post-1 March rate hikes even at this traditionally peak season.

Genting Singapore sells Genting Alderney

The sale was completed on 3 September 2012.

LGC acquires over 97% of Castlemaine Goldfields

LionGold Corp will now start the compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares it does not hold.

Otto Marine incorporates new subsidiaries

The investment is funded through internal resources and is not expected to have any material financial impact.

Nam Cheong wins US$59m contracts

The contracts pushed Nam Cheong’s year-to-date order book to a high of RM1.06 billion in contract value.

Nobel Design issues clarification

Selling prices offered to directors were 2% lower than the approved minimum selling price.

A Tiger's Tale Fancy Dress Dinner open at Raffles Hotel

The fancy dress dinner will be on 15 September at The Bar & Billiard Room.

French artist Bernar Venet exhibits works at Art Plural Gallery

His first solo exhibition will run from 20 September to 24 November.

Payment delinquency in Singapore hits a record high of 53.8%

More than 50% of local commercial payments are made only after the agreed terms of payment.

Here's why DBS is more profitable than Barclays

That is despite having only half the equity leverage of Barclays.

FAQ Check: StarHub answers 7 queries on its pay-TV service

Find out why StarHub does not offer payTV on fibre and more.

Olam International to issue S$250m fixed rate notes

The notes are expected to be issued on 6 September 2012.