Singapore

New property fees seen to drive away foreign buyers

The 10% increase in transaction cost is expected to slow down foreign buying transactions this year.

New property fees seen to drive away foreign buyers

The 10% increase in transaction cost is expected to slow down foreign buying transactions this year.

Tepid response to Mount Vernon Road tender explained

CBRE and Colliers International cite three possible culprits to the lukewarm bidding results.

World economy will grow a paltry 2.7% in 2012

Onslaught of corporate insolvencies also predicted by Euler Hermes.

SPH net profit plunges in 1Q12

Close to 5% dip yoy on the back of core business shrinkage and staggering forex losses.

Business jets landing soon in Seletar Airport

Transport Minister reveals plans to make it into a regional airport for booming business aviation.

Shangri-La Hotel Singapore appoints Manfred Weber as General Manager

Mr. Weber will be responsible for the success of the hotel’s daily operations and special projects.

Industrial rents stagnated in 2H11

As rental growth for industrial space eased to 4.9% in 2011.

Baker & McKenzie appoints Collin Tseng-Liu as COO

He joins the Firm from Allen & Gledhill, Singapore, where he was Head of Business Development & Marketing.

Jade Towers tender launched

The collective sale of Jade Towers has an indicative guide price of S$108.8m to S$110.8m.

Ming Arcade for collective sale at reduced asking price

The Cuscaden Road redevelopment site has an allowable building height of 20 storeys.

STI to edge up slightly

As companies begin the reporting season, US equities were bolstered by 4Q earnings optimism.

Probe points to skimming operation: DBS

Following unauthorised withdrawals in Malaysia, investigations revealed about 400 customers have been affected.

Singapore market still one of the most preferred

Why is HSBC overweight on Singapore despite its increasingly battered economy?

Singapore hotels and offices hamstrung in 2012

HSBC predicts slower hotel growth and up to 15% declines in office capital values.

Will SMRT's profits be derailed?

New leadership may lead to drastic change in business focus and payout policies, says Kim Eng.

Singapore telcos starting to feel the pressure

It's a do-or-die year for all three telcos to monetize data usage growth.