Singapore

World consumer spending gets a boost from lower petrol prices

15 out of 18 non manufacturing sectors grew through June, a sign that the world economy is back on track.

World consumer spending gets a boost from lower petrol prices

15 out of 18 non manufacturing sectors grew through June, a sign that the world economy is back on track.

All quiet on the Wilmar International M&A front

The commodoties company has been ‘uncharacteristically quiet’ with only A$115m worth of acquisitions this year.

Government Land Sales a hit

Purchases of Government Land Sales sites made up the bulk of investments in the second quarter.

Foreigners more active in property buys

They accounted for 17.6% of investment deals, compared to 10.5% in the first quarter.

CapitaLand puts up subsidiary in China

As part of its ongoing business development, CapitaLand established StorHub Songjiang (Shanghai).

Frasers Property Australia teams up with Sekisui House to develop Sydney Central Park

The joint venture will develop the majority of the 5.8 hectare mixed-use Central Park development in central Sydney.

Cancer to kill not only people but economies

That is if a focused cancer-controlled health care policy is not put in place.

MediaCorp appoints Mr Shaun Seow as CEO

He will also be a Board Director effective immediately.

StanChart sued in Singapore for $2m

Thai businessman Chatchai Yenbamroong claims the bank gave him negligent and fraudulent investment information.

PUB and Hyflux breaks ground for Singapore’s largest desalination project

The world’s second largest ultrafiltration pre-treatment membrane facility, incorporating Hyflux’s proprietary Kristal® ultrafiltration membranes, is equipped in the plant.

Keppel T&T and Jilin Food Zone to put up logistics park

The Jilin Food Zone logistics park project paved way for Keppel T&T to expand its presence in North China.

Government ‘rides the waves of change’ with eGov2015

eGov2015 was developed with inputs from the people, private and public sectors and will guide public agencies in the implementation of new ICT programmes over the next five years.

Venture Corp’s attractive dividends cover flat earnings

Dividend yield is expected to be secure and attractive at 6.3%, says Kim Eng.

Unhappy chappys: Business optimism in Singapore falls by 6%

Cheer up, they are even more pessimistic in Malaysia, but can you blame them?

Lull’s over: Industrial property rentals on a tear in 2Q 2011

Prime factory and warehouse spaces see fastest quarterly growth of 6-7% in average monthly gross rents in 3 years.

Private equity raised worldwide rises to $66b in Q2 2011

Funds primarily focusing on the US have raised the most capital, with 54 funds raising a total of $40.7bn, says Preqin.

Cloud computing pose positive impacts on Singapore telcos

SingTel is well positioned to provide end-to-end cloud-based IT systems for corporate customers, says UOB Kayhian.