Singapore

Upgraded hawker centres start re-opening

Hawkers in Bukit Merah View and Jalan Batu have finished their government-mandated works.

Upgraded hawker centres start re-opening

Hawkers in Bukit Merah View and Jalan Batu have finished their government-mandated works.

Why Singapore businesses need to put Asia first

Before long Asia will shed its role as a low cost production source and mature into a lucrative market.

Stiffer competition to pester Noble Group

This plus a greater aversion to risk will counter its rebound momentum, says DBS.

Pacific Healthcare’s revenue plunges 14% to $68.9m in 2011

The group’s medical segment suffered from a $10.8m loss due to the decrease in doctors.

City Developments' net profit up 2% to $798.6m in 2011

The group sold a total of 1,818 residential units valued at a whopping $1.76 billion last year.

Royal Philips Electronics appoints new CEO for ASEAN and Pacific operations

Royal Philips Electronics today announced the appointment of Harjit Gill as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Philips ASEAN and Pacific, effective 1 January 2012.

Yanlord Land’s revenue up 21.7% in FY2011

The company’s revenue surged by almost 400% in 4Q11 alone.

Singaporean REITS rule in cross-border acquistions

S-REITS proved attractive to overseas investors but not to domestic ones which comprise only a third of the total shares as of Q411.

Some Asian corporates seen to default in 2012

Rated Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) non-financial corporates showed no defaults in 2011 compared to 2 in 2010; what’s the score in 2012?

Asian companies most keen to invest in Europe

The ongoing crisis in the eurozone is presenting more opportunities for M&A, but this time it is from East to West, a survey show.

100 economists calling for allowing of capital controls in Asia

Move could be a disaster for Singapore which relies on free and open trade.

Chart of the day: Oil price hikes in Asian countries

Oil prices in Singapore rose by 12% in February compared to a year ago, tracking a weak trend in Asia.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed Feb 29, 2012

The Singapore dollar was up 1.2478 Tuesday night.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed Feb 29, 2012

Nikkei started strong and US markets closed higher overnight.

Brace for even higher freight rates: CIMB

Container freight rates are climbing and will reach mid-year peaks before crashing in 2H11.

Seadrill eyeing Singapore rigbuilders for drillship contracts

New orders from the offshore drilling giant are likely to be awarded to local shipyards, says DBS.

Golden Agri-Resources: Small earnings despite big bounty

Its agressive expansion won't translate to booming profits due to rising costs, says DBS.