Singapore

STI fails to 'hold on to the optimism'

The index had fallen to just a 0.4% gain from a 0.6% higher opening on Thursday.

STI fails to 'hold on to the optimism'

The index had fallen to just a 0.4% gain from a 0.6% higher opening on Thursday.

Chart of the Day: Electronic NODX up 1.6% in June 2012

Exports of PCs increased by 51%, says IE Singapore.

Stamford Canal upgrades planned through to 2017

A detection tank and diversion canal will be constructed to increase Stamford Canal's flood protection capabilities.

MediShield coverage and premiums pushed for increase

New proposals want to raise claims caps to $70,000 per year and $300,000 per lifetime, and increase premiums by around $10 monthly.

Q3 technical recession unlikely but not unthinkable: OCBC

The bank predicts Singapore's Q3 GDP to grow at 2.4% yoy or well clear of the 1.5% technical recession threshold but an Asia-led drag still looms.

Why MAS will stay dovish on monetary policy

Moderating inflation and creeping downside growth risks should convince the central bank to retain or even ease monetary policy, says OCBC.

SGS bonds rally full steam ahead

SGS bonds are likely to remain supported in the current risk-off mode, according to OCBC.

China Powerplus names Chong Chin Teck as Group Finance Manager

Mr Chong is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (United Kingdom).

StarHub's loss of English Premier League rights a blessing in disguise

StarHub gains at least S$20m annually due to the absence of cost for EPL rights.

Singaporeans no longer obsessed with iPhone

70% of M1's new customers in 2Q12 chose Androids.

Budget-constrained shoppers avoiding CapitaMalls

Shopper traffic in 1H slowed to 3% from 3.6% YoY while tenant sales have a sadder story.

Singapore travelers couldn't care less about global slowdown

Singaporeans most likely to go on holidays than Asian peers, survey shows.

Hot startup ‘Teamie’ connects teachers and students in virtual school

No more "my dog at my homework" excuses as assignents go online.

4 in 10 accountants bearish on economy

But more Singaporeans believe the economy is getting better.

Gen Y Singaporeans becoming more gracious

2012 Graciousness Index showed the youth really are getting nicer.

Singapore ranks second in financial literacy list

Guess who beat Singapore by merely 2 points.

DBS changes registered address

Effectively 19 July 2012 DBS’ registered address is at 12 Marina Boulevard.