Singapore

Energy costs to derail SMRT’s gains from ridership?

This as final two stages of the Circle Line start operations on 8 October 2011.

Energy costs to derail SMRT’s gains from ridership?

This as final two stages of the Circle Line start operations on 8 October 2011.

Singapore economy to grow 5.1% in 2012

HSBC expects the country’s growth to ease in the coming quarters as exports and industrial production are declining.

Property market cools as non-landed home prices post weak growth in 3Q11

It seems like the non-landed segment isn't doing so well as the average resale price of leasehold condominiums grew at a slower pace of 2.5%  in Q3 2011.

Enough already!: SIA adds seats faster than they’re demanded

With 76.6% passenger load factor in August, the airline may continue to suffer drops if it doesn’t stop increasing capacity.

SingTel denies talks of Telkomsel stake sale

This after Indonesia’s Telkom said SingTel is willing to sell its stake in Telkomsel.

STX OSV secures deal with Troms Offshore Supply

The 3.800-ton Platform Supply Vessel is set for delivery in Q1 2013.

Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes selects City Developments as index component

CDL is the only Singapore developer to be selected by the global sustainability benchmark.

China Aviation Oil to invest in Malaysian greenfield oil storage terminal

Johor terminal with total storage capacity of 380,000m3 to be built specifically for CAO’s use.

45% of finance professionals worldwide say their government is inefficient

And 49% had lost confidence in the economic prospects of their own organizations.

European debt crisis pulls Singapore shares down

Fears of worsening European debt crisis caused steep losses in Wall Street overnight and pulled Singapore shares 3.45 percent lower.

More and more Singaporeans enjoy online shopping

The online shopping market for groceries in Singapore has been growing fast this year, according to statistics of payment service provider PayPal.

Target growth rate for cars to be cut further

Singapore would further cut its cap growth rate for the number of vehicles on the roads next year, Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew said.

Asian philanthropists now target more strategic giving

In Singapore, individual charity contributions have increased every year since 2006.

Severe losses ahead for NOL in FY11

As NOL underperformed the market by 27% over the past year on concerns over free falling freight rates and overcapacity in the container shipping industry.

Singaporeans report biggest loss of business confidence in Q3 2011

63% are losing business confidence and 80% expect the global economy to stagnate or deteriorate further.

Vibes at East Coast sold out in four months

Oxley Module disposed 17 remaining residential units out of the total 177 at end September at an average selling price per square foot (psf) of $1,440, up from just $1,340 on May 25 launch.

Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore appoints Tham Kah Poh as CEO

Prior to joining ICPAS, Dr Tham was Director of Strategic Planning and Policy and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the National Heritage Board.