Singapore

Strata-titled office sales quadruples to $485.03 million

This crazy climb was likely triggered by the increase in the number of new launches in 2Q12.

Strata-titled office sales quadruples to $485.03 million

This crazy climb was likely triggered by the increase in the number of new launches in 2Q12.

Residential sector hits $4.76b in 2Q12

The total investment sales value increased by an amazing 78.9%.

Private property sales rocket to a massive 131.1%

This beyond double surge is from the $2.41b-worth of 10 big-ticket deals.

Contemporary Mimili Maku Arts at ReDot Gallery

The first international exhibit of this Aboriginal art starts 5 September until 13 October. 

LTA to construct new line by end-2012

The proposed underground Thomson Line will run along the North-South corridor.

Conservative Singaporean investors place bets on stocks

3 out of 4 consumers will not invest in mutual funds and structured investment products.

3 of 5 Singaporeans prefer face-to-face banking deals

Cautious clients would not exchange banking security for convenience.

Wise Singaporeans among heavy credit card users

A whopping 62% of Singaporeans turn to credit cards when paying.

Ailing hospital bed shortage to persist till 2016

Nearly 2 beds per 1000 people are just not enough.

Investors more cautious in buying industrial spaces

Blame it on URA's efforts to clamp down on the unauthorised use of industrial space.

Ascendas REIT lags in portfolio occupancy

Its multi-tenanted buildings portfolio was only 90% occupied as of end-FY12.

Keppel clinches a USD242m deal for a jackup rig

The rig is scheduled for delivery in 1Q 2015.

Almost 8 out of 10 consumers in Asia Pacific distrust financial advisors

So, who do they consult with regarding personal finance and wealth?

Telcos need more cash to buy spectrum

Telco bids may rise up to 20% over the price M1 paid for the last 1800MHz auction, says MayBank KimEng.

Would you wake up earlier for SGD50 cents a day?

SMRT off-peak travel discount appear too little a perk for most high-earning Singaporeans.

Singapore dollar trades at $1.2689

The local currency is stuck in a tight trading range against the US dollar amidst the ‘grim’ global economic picture, says IG Markets Singapore.

StarHub may fail to raise dividends

Spectrum cost to push up 2013 cash needs by 43-51%, says  KimEng.