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Radioactive fish or toxic investors: What's killing China Fisheries' stock price?

So far, the company cannot explain its 30% loss in today’s trading, but a research firm says the share prices might be a casualty of the Japan disaster.

Radioactive fish or toxic investors: What's killing China Fisheries' stock price?

So far, the company cannot explain its 30% loss in today’s trading, but a research firm says the share prices might be a casualty of the Japan disaster.

Manulife launches two new plans

mPal and mEase cater to customers looking for protection solutions against accidents and critical illnesses.

GDP forecast at 5.8% in 2011:HSBC

HSBC revised up their forecast from 5.2% due to recent high frequency number for retail sales and industrial productions.

CarrierNet Global fails to satisfy Ernst & Young auditors

The auditing firm cites insufficient support for the company's assumption that it is financially healthy despite incurring a net loss of $2.62 mln in FY10.

Property investment deals drop 40% in 1Q 2011

This is likely to be temporary as investment sales in Q4 2010 was the highest in 13 quarters.

KPMG raises “going concern” issue about Asia Environment Holdings

The company recorded a deficit in net current assets of RMB573mln and RMB159mln, respectively, as of 31 December 2010.

Hi-tech rental growth gathers momentum:DTZ

The average rent for hi-tech properties which include business parks rose 3.1% quarter-on-quarter to $3.30 psf in Q1 2011.

HLH Holdings appoints new CEO

Dato Dr Ong Bee Huat will be the company’s chief executive for strategic planning and business development.

Singapore Business Review named 'Local Business Magazine of the Year' by Marketing Magazine

According to a survey conducted for Marketing Magazine, "The Singapore Business Review has good standing with advertisers looking to reach corporate IT managers, CFOs and accountants and CEOs and managing directors. It also has influence with advertisers looking to reach middle, high and top income earners."

Gary McFadden steps down as Ezion Holdings’ Director of Operations

The 58-year old executive was responsible for the operations of the company’s Marine Services business.

Singapore scored largest global IPO in 1Q 2011

The said IPO is the US$5.5 billion Singapore listing of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust.

Hyflux signs 25-year agreement with PUB

Under the Water Purchase Agreement, Tuaspring will deliver desalinated water to PUB from 2013 to 2038.

Jones Lang LaSalle offers Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel for sale

The 320-room hotel is being sold with the benefit of a long term management agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group under their Crowne Plaza brand.

SGX stands to gain from failed merger with ASX: DMG

The management may attract a deeper pool of regional companies to list in Singapore.

Government jumpstarts $75mn food services productivity plan

This five year plan aims to increase the productivity of the food sector by 20 per cent.

Financial services to provide more career opportunities in 2011

Commerce and industry also sees strong recruitment activity this year.

Mapletree launches IPO

Mapletree Commercial Trust has lodged a preliminary prospectus.