Singapore

OSIM on a 14-quarter profit growth streak

The massage chair manufacturer posted a profit after tax of S$23 million in Q2, up 20% from the previous quarter.

OSIM on a 14-quarter profit growth streak

The massage chair manufacturer posted a profit after tax of S$23 million in Q2, up 20% from the previous quarter.

Ultro Technologies names Toh Choo Huat as Executive Chairman

He will assume the position of Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ley Choon Group Holdings.

STATS ChipPAC appoints Gary Windle Tanner as Director

The company's Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee sees his experience as essential.

Auric Pacific Group names Saw Phaik Hwa as Group Chief Executive Officer

She will be responsible for the Group's overall strategic direction, business, growth and operations.

6 in 10 businesses snub sporting events

These businessmen are neglecting 391m potential clients.

CapitaMalls 2Q profit up by a whopping 40.7%

Profit after tax and minority interests (PATMI)  rose to S$232 from the S$164.9 million for 2Q 2011.

June industrial production results surprise on the upside

Data just released today was a sharp improvement at 7.6% yoy compared to market expectation for less than 3%.

Top billionaires' net worth soars by 9%

The country now has 16 billionaires from last year's 13.

Why you'd never miss another exclusive offer from your favorite local store

Meet Sprooki, a homegrown startup offering location-based promo alerts from malls and retailers.

Dances of Asia in Visual Art to be launched at Gallery of Gnani Arts

The opening preview of The Asian Prom: Dances of Asia in Visual Art will be on 25 August at 12 noon at The Gallery of Gnani Arts.

Facebook's Eduardo Saverin ranks 8th in Forbes richest list

Guess who else placed in Singapore's 40 wealthiest people.

DBS most at risk from Euro woes

Around 30% of its loan book is exposed to SMEs at risk of order cancellations from European clients.

Wilmar's 2Q12 earnings to surge 36-56%

But it's still 21-31% below 2Q11 level.

Singapore's 'FT' conundrum

Almost everywhere in the world FT means "Financial Times", but in Singapore these days, it means "foreign talent", currently a "sensitive" issue, to the extent that most of the time FT is used in an ironical way. (BTW, I am a foreigner myself, arriving in 1983 to work for NUS till retiring in 2007.)

What’s hot in the in-house legal market today

In the legal industry here in Singapore, employers all around are feeling the effects of a talent scarcity. Whether it is junior lawyers or middle to senior level lawyers, the market is facing a tightening pool of talent. In light of the talent crunch present in the legal industry, how can one capitalise upon this to further his/her career What roles and skills are most in demand today’s market? Read on to find what type of experience will help you take your career to the next level.

Starhub TV launches Jiangsu Satellite Channel

Subscribers can enjoy this general entertainment channel at no additional cost starting 1August.

Outlook for USD-SGD remains on the downside

The Singapore dollar may continue to garner support from cited safe haven asset allocations, says OCBC.