Singapore

NFIA gives Singapore gaming companies a fair play in Europe

The Singapore creative industry may be young but its vibrancy never goes unnoticed which drove the Media Development Authority (MDA) to allocate S$6million to attract overseas collaborations. Seeing Singapore’s potential, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) now taps the city state’s creative industry, helping local companies to establish and expand their European operations.

NFIA gives Singapore gaming companies a fair play in Europe

The Singapore creative industry may be young but its vibrancy never goes unnoticed which drove the Media Development Authority (MDA) to allocate S$6million to attract overseas collaborations. Seeing Singapore’s potential, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) now taps the city state’s creative industry, helping local companies to establish and expand their European operations.

COSCO secures US$200M deal from COTEMAR

COSCO wins the contract to build one unit of Semi Submersible Accommodation Vessel that will operate in the Gulf of Mexico and in the North Sea.

AsiaPac Metal and Mining Industry face tougher conditions

Outlook for the metal sector remains negative in 2012 due to lower cash flows.

Too much of a good thing? Singaporeans suffering from info overload

Three out of ten consumers said they now ignore the emails, direct mail and social media messages they receive.

CIOs face challenges on cloud computing services

It is rapidly gaining popularity and yet many tech professionals remain cynical, for good reasons – find them out.

Are office spaces doomed to be ghost towns?

Analyst says weak hiring sentiment should keep office space demand low.

Demand for Apple iPhone 4S could buoy StarHub's profit

With continuous sales of the iPhone model, StarHub's net profit may come in around S$78m, representing an increase of 13.3%.

Chart of the Day: Real estate industry fears drop in business receipts

It’s one of two industries not so upbeat with their business expectations for the second quarter.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs May 3, 2012

The local currency fell back onto the $1.24 threshold, with the US dollar trading higher against all of the major currencies despite weaker economic data.

Sembcorp Marine's margins shrinking? Don't panic, it's normal

The company's outstanding orderbook stood at SG$5.1b and it continues to rake in new contracts.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs May 3, 2012

Traders sentiment was downbeat with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.1% at 13269 and the S&P 0.3% lower at 1402.

Singapore Corporate Governance Code revised

Rules on director independence, remuneration and disclosures have been tightened to instill confidence in capital markets.

Rail Corridor set for infrastructure upgrades

Improvements are imminent as the Urban Redevelopment Authority tries to develop the Rail Corridor's event spaces.

SMRT bus business hammered by higher costs

Revenue is increasing at a respectable 5% pace but faster-rising operating expenses are eating up potential profits.

Singapore is least preferred investment market in ASEAN3

Invest instead in Thailand and Indonesia due to their immense growth prospects, advises Morgan Stanley.

Orchard Parade Holdings' Executive Director retires

Eddie Yong Chee Hiong acted as teh CHariman's assistant for the Group's property development and investment operation.