Singapore

OCBC's profit up 15% to S$577m

Thanks to growth in loan, trade-related and wealth management activities. Profit for the second quarter of 2010 was S$503 million.

OCBC's profit up 15% to S$577m

Thanks to growth in loan, trade-related and wealth management activities. Profit for the second quarter of 2010 was S$503 million.

Mark your calendars: Presidential election on 27 Aug

That is if more than one candidate stands nominated for election at the close of nominations on 17 August.

OUE’s profit up 20.3% to S$20.1m

Revenue growth of 39.8%, boosted by contributions from its hospitality business and its commercial properties, DBS Building Towers One and Two and OUE Bayfront.

Keppel ready to deliver ultra deepwater rig to Saipem

Keppel FELS Ltd has completed and is on schedule to deliver an ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig to Saipem S.P.A.

Singapore to maintain sound economic policies to foster growth

 Singapore will continue to take a long-term, rational perspective and continue to be an international hub, open to global investments and talent, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Worldwide PC microprocessor revenues down 5.4% to $9.49b

Unit shipments also declined 2.9% in Q2 2011 compared to same time last year.

Great Eastern Holdings’ profit down 26% to S$118m

Weaker quarter-on-quarter earnings were attributed to lower non-par fund profits.

Intruder alert? Not a problem for Changi Airport

Changi Airport will now use advanced fibre sensor technology for its perimeter fence.

Global online consumer confidence plunges to lowest level in six quarters

And 45% of Asia Pac online consumers said they are currently in recession.

Noble Group to buy 1m tonnes of LNG yearly

The liquefied natural gas will be coming from Papua New Guinea.

Redevelopment site at 693 Geylang Road up for sale

The tender will close on September 6 at 3PM, so be quick.

The place to be: Singapore beats all Asian cities as top convention venue

Singapore was named Asia's Top Convention City and ranked fifth globally next to Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, and Berlin.

MCL Land sold half of Uber 388 in less than a week

But good news for potential buyers as the 95-unit development at Upper East Coast Road remains discounted at preview price of around $1,380 psf on the average.

Swaying like bamboo: Pliant property markets to regain confidence

Research shows global real estate markets have continued on a resilient recovery path during the second quarter despite economic uncertainties.

Hello sunshine: Punggol Eco Town to try solar energy till 2013

Panasonic will install photovoltaic systems to supply renewable energy to lifts, water pump and lighting.

Singapore's PMI drops to 49.3 in July

Electronics PMI also fell to 49.5.