Singapore

Non-financial corporates in Asia Pac safe from ‘systemic shocks’

The liquidity of Asian corporate remains good as Moody's latest Asian Liquidity Stress Index has kept low at 12.3%.

Non-financial corporates in Asia Pac safe from ‘systemic shocks’

The liquidity of Asian corporate remains good as Moody's latest Asian Liquidity Stress Index has kept low at 12.3%.

Green Beans: SGX wants companies to account for sustainability

All listed companies in Singapore must now produce a guide on their green and good works, as well as their hard numbers.

KSH Holdings signs S$138.4 million contract with Yishun Gold

The deal is for the construction of Eight Courtyards – a 99-years leasehold condominium development in Canberra Drive.

St Patrick’s Garden up for collective sale

Buyers only have until July 28 before the tender closes, so be quick.

1500 banking bean counters wanted for Ernst & Young’s new Financial Services Organisation

It’s billed as the first such centre in the region and will be spearheaded by Keith Pogson.

Olam International building up a ‘huge war chest’

That is with $740m from its latest equity‐raising and a recent $1.5b term loan, says Kim Eng.

Hoi Hup sold 45% of Miltonia Residences over the weekend

185 out of 410 units were snapped up since June 24 launch, said agents from Huttons Real Estate Group which market the five-storey condominium.

What you need to know about the Asian economy right now

HSBC reports of encouraging data that point to a robust pick-up growth in Asia:

Singapore ranks third for in-bound mergers and acquisitions

Singapore did M&A volume of $2.1bn in 2011, but guess who got the top spot?

Asian debt toll: Local currency debt surged by a record 7%, or $183.2bn in 2011

This is driven by record issuance in RMB and South Korean won with $94.5bn and $51.2bn respectively.

Venture Corp’s growth to slow down in 2Q11

OCBC says this is due to the 17.5% drop in Singapore’s industrial production.

Asia Pac ETF assets up by 10.9% to US$59.0 Bn in May

In 2011 YTD, the number of ETFs increased by 29.5% with 59 new ETFs launched.

UAE assures protection for Singaporean investors with new rules

Above all else, the agreement fosters non-discriminatory, fair and equitable treatment for Singapore investors and investments in the UAE, and vice versa.

Singapore’s largest newbuild jack-up rig by Jurong Shipyard bound for the North Sea

The rig has secured a five-year contract from leading energy company Statoil for deployment to the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

Port employees to undergo new specialised training

The Port Services Workforce Skills Qualifications Framework will start with specialisation tracks for lashing specialists and mobile equipment operators.

Hotel site at Kallang Riverside released

The precinct will have a wide range of uses developed within a park and riverfront setting.

Customs of Singapore and Japan sign deal on supply chain security

This is good news for Singapore’s certified companies as they would be recognised by Japan Customs to be of lower risk, resulting to expedited release of their goods.