Singapore

SGX launches dual currency trading

A firm can now choose for its listed security to be traded in any two different currency denominations.

SGX launches dual currency trading

A firm can now choose for its listed security to be traded in any two different currency denominations.

Margin-squeezed Wilmar poised for a comeback: UOB

Its high plantation landbank and effective product diversification will continue to push growth.

SingTel layoffs part of a lean and mean strategy?

A renewed focus on core competencies seems to be the driving force behind its new 500-staff retrenchment.

Lehman Brothers Singapore subsidiaries announce voluntary liquidation

One subsidiary has also submitted its resignation from the Singapore Exchange.

Strong air travel demand saw traffic between Singapore and Middle East grow 20%

Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport then increased 11% to almost 4m in February 2012.

Resorts World Sentosa targets locals through noncasino loyalty program

For an annual sign-up fee of $150, card members instantly receive packages worth more than $180.

Hello, accountants: Want a salary bonus this year?

Better get your hopes down as bonuses are likely to be minimal, if not non-existent.

Rich Singaporeans look to LatAm for wealth prospects

More than half of Singaporeans expect prospects to improve globally in the next five years.

How do marketing firms react to a move against unsolicited calls and messages?

Are they ready to let go of telemarketing and sms blast before the Personal Data Protection Bill takes full effect?

CapitaLand unit secures first serviced residence in Xiamen

Portfolio in China increases to over 8,000 apartment units in 42 properties across 17 cities.

RBS closes cash equities operations in Singapore

Other Asian units affected are those in South Korea and Indonesia.

Office capital values for CapitaCommercial Trust down 4%

Other office REITS may also suffer the same fate amid softening rental expectations going forward, says OCBC.

Office rentals may have dipped 3-5% in 1Q12

Pre-leasing activity at major new buildings is now somewhat sluggish after rents peaked in 2H11, says OCBC.

Singapore witnessed a busy 1Q for the oil & gas sector

New contracts secured, M&A news and fund raising activities are expected to bolster solid industry fundamentals.

China Mining International's Chief Executive resigns

Despite Guo Ying Hui's resignation, he remains as the Executive Chairman.

China Mining International's Executive Director resigns

He Xin Zheng's health problems forcd him to quit the job.

Jiutian Chemical Group names Huo Xiaofan as Director

The company believes his experience in chemical industry with Henan's largest coal group will be beneficial to the group.