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United Overseas Bank appoints James Koh Cher Siang as Director
He was retired from the Civil Service in 2005 after 35 years of service.
United Overseas Bank appoints James Koh Cher Siang as Director
He was retired from the Civil Service in 2005 after 35 years of service.
Singapore Airlines names 2 new Directors
Hsieh Tsun-yan and Gautam Banerjee were added to the Board on 1 September.
ST Engineering appoints Kwa Chong Seng as Director
He was awarded the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award by the National University of Singapore in 1994.
Singapore Airlines appoints Hsieh Tsun-yan, Gautam Banerjee as independent non-executive directors
Mr Hsieh will take over starting 1 September while Mr Banerjee's appointment will be effective 1 January 2013.
"Lemon Law" to kick off 1 September
The law will open recourse options for consumers and retailers.
Very good: Over 26,500 teachers get pay raise
Wage hike will be effective starting 1 September.
Commercial development charge rates edge up 9-20%
This is following MND's revision of DC rates.
Putting a premium on market research and business intelligence
Making critical decisions without sufficient information is a typical problem companies face. While information is unlimited, time and budgets are not. Everyday executives are subjected to making difficult decisions based on imperfect information.
Top 10 most visited sites by Singaporean Opera Mini users
Opera Mini users surged by over 33% in Singapore.
Tips for a first time manager
Becoming a manager can be a challenging experience as you settle into a new role and take on responsibilities you most likely didn’t have in any of your previous positions. To be successful in a management role, it is essential to be prepared and have a willingness to learn new skills.
Making the most out of 3G mobile subscription
These days, people are busier that is why they rely upon their mobile phones for internet accessibility especially for checking of emails. Statistics early this year showed that there are 8.1 million mobile subscribers and 6.2 million of it are 3G users or 77% of the entire population. (Reference: Click Here) On April 2012, 3G mobile subscription increased to 7.8 million (Reference: Click Here).
Check out what pushed Singaporeans to snub personal computers
The 21.5% drop in PC shipments to Singapore is the biggest in Asia.
Here is why your attrition is high!
Have you felt the tremors from the latest seismic rush? No, it is not a mad rush for seats in perpetually overpopulated MRT carriages along Raffles Place and City Hall stations but rather a frenzied dash by hiring managers for suitable local candidates.
Juggling your business' risks and gains
The Singaporean financial press is littered with stories about the downfall of companies that have resulted from expanding too rapidly or venturing too far from their core business.
Here's why oilfield companies don't bow out on M&A plans
Almost 7 in 10 will make acquisitions in the next 12 months.
Here's what IT&T and industrial sectors must hurdle
Numerous industries in Singapore have undergone changes in their hiring processes, notably the industrial and IT&T sectors. Companies are still keen on hiring, but the hiring process has been slowed down slightly by wary employers and job seekers. Even larger corporations that possess strong expansion abilities remain cautious, and have either slowed or brought their growth plans to a standstill.
NETS appoints Susan Hwee as Chairman
Ms Susan Hwee will take over starting 1 September.
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