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Girl power: Servcorp to award outstanding businesswomen in 2013

'Women in Business Awards' are the first of their kind to honor the works of Singaporean businesswomen.

Girl power: Servcorp to award outstanding businesswomen in 2013

'Women in Business Awards' are the first of their kind to honor the works of Singaporean businesswomen.

3 mindsets Singaporean employers must change

According to a recent news article by Channels News Asia, employee loyalty to their company fell to a five-year low in every major region. And about 52 per cent of employees in Singapore intend to leave their current employers within the next five years. Research also found that about one in three plan to do so within two years!

Words to make you sound smarter

Chances are if you work with an MNC, a local public listed company, an SME or even a non-profit organisation in Singapore, you will be bombarded with financial and accounting jargon whether you like it or not.

How to motivate yourself

“You see, in life, lots of people who know what to do, but few people actually do what they know. Know­ing is not enough! You must take action.”­­ Anthony Robbins, motivational speaker

F&N's Heineken dilemma raises shareholder's hackles

Japanese drinks giant Kirin explores its options on its 15% stake in F&N.

Singapore's a 'Hello Kitty' culture

Much today is said about culture. Culture, whether it be national or organizational culture can be defined as ‘shared beliefs or values’ or a ‘common way of looking at things that is shared by people who inhabit the same social environment’.

Genting Singapore 2013 profit to plunge by 50%

Blame it on heightened regulatory risks over casino gambling which likely to persist till 2015 election.

Growth could dip below 1%: MAS

There is greater uncertainty in the US economy compared to three months ago, said MAS maanging director Ravi Menon.

World's only night race returns to Singapore

The fifth installment of this event will happen from 21 to 23 September at Swissôtel The Stamford.

Singapore steps up efforts against fraudsters

At least  3 masterminds of motor insurance fraud scams were sentenced to jail over the last 2 years, says MAS.

Singapore dollar strengthens to $1.2572

There was an underlying sense of optimism after a dreadful start to the week caused by jitters over Spain and Greece, says IG Markets Singapore.

Activity levels up as F&N, SGX, and IHH cause buzz

The futures market is pointing to a firmer open for the STI, says IG Markets Singapore.

Industrial production likely down from a solid 6.6% in May

IP index for June due today is likely to only report a 3.0% YoY expansion, says DBS.

MAS unveils S$20b facility to protect depositors

The contingent liquidity provided to the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation is a back up in case of banking dilemma.

Chart of the Day: What you need to know about inflation in June

The increase primarily reflected higher accommodation cost.

Singapore earmarks $630 million for ambitious public service program push

The staggering outlay is 35% more than the previous five-year funding and will be spent to enhance the country's public service broadcast.

MAS raises headline inflation forecast to 4-4.5%

Singapore's central bank narrowed its forecast range from 3.5-4.5% but assuages fears by saying core inflation is bound to ease.