Singapore

Pan Pacific Singapore embarks on $80 million renovation

The hotel will close on April 15 for its biggest transformation in 25 years.

Pan Pacific Singapore embarks on $80 million renovation

The hotel will close on April 15 for its biggest transformation in 25 years.

StarHub's annual report now accessible on smart tablets

It is  the first Straits Times Index (STI) component to launch on Google Play Store and iTunes.

Chart of the Day: Shoebox unit sales hit 2,400 in 2011

This exceeded the record high of 1,999 units in 2010.

Celebrate Easter with a delightful lunch at Carousel, Royal Plaza

Entertain the little ones and treat the adults to a special Easter meal.

Approval of junket licenses has high-end hotels cheering

Plus more exciting developments that will give the tourism sector a boost – find them out.

Ascendas REIT continues their ascent to stability

A purchase fully paid in cash aggregates A-REIT's leverage to be around 36% after factoring in revaluation gains.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 4, 2012

The Singapore dollar continues to trade within a tight range against the US dollar, sitting at $1.2548.

SingTel taps NetCracker to deliver powerful solutions

Next generation infrastructure from NetCracker is set to replace SingTel's existing legacy systems.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 4, 2012

The STI fell short to overcome the 3030 point, and on Wall Street the S&P 500 dropped 0.4% while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%.

Sembcorp Marine order has a galvanizing effect: CIMB

The $568-million deal with Seadrill will likely spur a buying bonanza among other drillers.

What will DBS gain from its Bank Danamon stake purchase?

Buying control of the Indonesian bank will solidify its regional position and open up new sources for growth.

Investors still hungry for bite-sized units: CIMB

Single and twin bedders will continue to be popular investment purchases this year while larger units will languish at the take-up.

Ready to start working from home?

Home-based positions could soon balloon with a new government call to adopt more flexible working set-ups.

Singapore's credit rating edge over HK explained

Fitch says Hong Kong's exposure to China's increasing risk prevented it from attaining Singapore's AAA rating.

Singapore firms struggle with staff retention

So 77% of companies surveyed will provide funding for staff training throughout 2Q12 to keep their talents from going elsewhere.

Sembcorp Marine to build US$568M drilling rig for North Atlantic

Delivery is scheduled no later than the first quarter of 2015.

Singapore ranks fourth in warehouse rent in 2011

It is also named as the sixth most expensive bulk warehouse space globally at US$13.33 per sq ft.