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Singapore to overtake Japan as 2nd largest trader by 2026
It may happen 14 years from now, but at least Singapore traders still expect the country’s trade to grow 4.8% annually over the next 5 years.
Singapore to overtake Japan as 2nd largest trader by 2026
It may happen 14 years from now, but at least Singapore traders still expect the country’s trade to grow 4.8% annually over the next 5 years.
Feast on the bounty of the sea at the Singapore Food Festival 2012
Iconic Singaporean gastronomic delights take center stage at the Food Festival Village, one of the event's highlights, at the Waterfront Promenade at Marina Bay.
Forty-eight MRT stations to upgrade ventilation and smoke control
Installation of a S$9.1-M Local Sequential Controller from CNA Group will be completed in 2016.
Average inflation in 2012 to exceed MAS’ 4.5% forecast: Nomura
But the research firm sees the risks as more balanced rather than tilted to the upside.
SGD-denominated bonds reach record semi-annual volume
Primary bond offerings increased by almost 46% to 61 issuance worth S$14.2 billion.
Manufacturing's unsustainable pickup in May to drag Q2 GDP growth
This adds further downside risks to Nomura’s 2012 GDP growth forecast of 2.7%, which is already below potential.
k1 Ventures shares up to highest since August 2011
Shares soared after majority shareholders offered to take the firm private in a deal valuing it around S$292 million, says Reuters.
Can Singapore dispel the Eurozone recession?
AsiaPac economies are seen to have considerable scope to use both fiscal and monetary policy to limit the extent of any slowdown, says Ernst & Young.
Red Hot National Day returns at Hotel Fort Canning
You have until 31 August to enjoy exclusive treats and discounts.
Peak season surcharges in 3Q12 bleak for NOL: Maybank Kim Eng
Will NOL’s 10% dip in spot price steer the shipping line to a peak season bonanza?
PUB launches iPhone app MyWaters
Features include access to CCTV cameras to view the situation at selected flood prone areas.
Government awards S$11m research grants for clean energy
The grant call was focused on new manufacturing processes and technologies for silicon wafer-based solar wafers, cells, and modules.
Singapore dollar holds steady against the greenback
Having edged down slightly this week from just above the $1.28 mark, the local currency currently trades at $1.275, says IG Markets Singapore.
STI rebounds to close almost 1.3% higher
The index gained due to Wall Street’s strong session, growing talk of fresh stimulus for the Chinese economy, and some early window-dressing, says IG Markets Singapore.
Chart of the Day: Office premises capital values show signs of softening
Capital values succumbed to the pressure from the continued easing in office rents in 2Q to record its first correction in 2.5 years, says Colliers International.
NOL could break even in next three quarters
Rising freight rates and sinking bunker prices are creating a favorable enough condition to float the troubled shipping lines.
OKP Holdings ventures into property development
The Mainboard-listed firm has taken a 10% stake in property developmment company CS Land Properties.
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