Singapore

Ascott Residence Trust appoints Wee Chong Han as deputy CEO

The appointment is effective from 5 July 2011. It is subject to the approval of the Monetary Authority of Singapore as required under the Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289).

Ascott Residence Trust appoints Wee Chong Han as deputy CEO

The appointment is effective from 5 July 2011. It is subject to the approval of the Monetary Authority of Singapore as required under the Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289).

SGX derivatives volume increased 17% to 6.1 million contracts

Total securities trading turnover also rose 7% yoy to $28.1 billion in June.

Singapore Airlines moves to protect its interest in Tiger Airways

It’s not a question on whether former SIA boss will be able to save Tiger Airways. Surely he will as aside from his wide experience in managing airline operations, Chin Yau Seng will be motivated to protect Singapore Airlines’ interest, according to analysts.

Oversupply looms over the horizon

The shipping industry could face shaky waters if demand lags amidst entry of new and bigger vessels.

NOL charts new direction

Its strategy now is chartering 70% of overall capacity, making it flexible to reduce fleet count during a slowdown.

Asia Pac debt markets jump 26% to a record $368.6b

Asia Pacific corporate issuers raised a record $176.5b, up 38% from last year’s $127.8b.

Asia Pac mergers & acquisitions down 7% from 2H 2010

Cross region outbound volume fell by 19%, according to Dealogic.

Landsales under Design, Build and Sell Scheme suspended

The DBSS site at Bendemeer Road will be withdrawn from the market as well.

Singaporeans are self-centered, shows survey

Only 15% rated others high on graciousness but 43% gave themselves high graciousness ratings.

Keppel unit takes over Australia iseek data centre

Australia acquisition to enable Securus Fund to benefit from data centre growth and to jumpstart global investment in the said business.

Singapore Airlines refutes reports it is sending executives to help Tony Davis rescue Tiger

EXCLUSIVE: The Herald Sun had reported that SIA was sending executives to meet with CASA, but SIA has told SBR that was incorrect.

Is Singapore Airlines starting to move its people in to run Tiger ?

Singapore Airlines which has 30% stake on Tiger Airways seems to be taking management control and leading the charge of Tiger, who is deeply in peril.

Office rents keep on rising despite influx of new space

Commercial property rents remain high despite the foreseen entry of as much as 3mln sq ft of new office space.

Ascendas eyes REIT listing in HK

It would be the second yuan-denominated IPO outside Mainland China.

On track: Removal works imminent at KTM railway

Minor works have started at the Bukit Timah Railway Station and the railway crossings at Kranji Road, Sungei Kadut Avenue, Choa Chu Kang Road, Stagmont Ring and Gombak Drive.

Pent-up demand pushes CCR prices up

This following slow CCR sales during the Chinese New Year period.

OCR and RCR prices decelerate

More cautious buyer sentiments are seen particularly in the mass segment.