Singapore
Singapore electronic manufacturing output grew record 26.9% in 2010
This far surpassed the global industry growth of 9.3 per cent.
Singapore electronic manufacturing output grew record 26.9% in 2010
This far surpassed the global industry growth of 9.3 per cent.
45% of Singapore attractions reported decline in visitors
Singapore's record 20.2% growth in tourist arrivals last year is not all good news as some of the attractions had a 28% decline in visitorship figures.
Private land sales market improved 94.7% in 1Q 2011
Four record prices were also achieved in the Government land sales market which shows the unwavering optimism among developers despite global uncertainties.
Manufacturing PMI fell to 50.1 in March 2011
The decline in the overall PMI was attributed to a first-time contraction in new orders as well as a lower level in new export orders.
ibis launches second hotel in Singapore
ibis Singapore Novena sports 241 modern rooms equipped with 32-inch LCD TV.
Pan Pacific Hotels to open $350mn flagship hotel in 2012
PARKROYAL on Pickering which earned the nation's highest green rating, Green Mark Platinum, features a hotel-in-a-garden concept and sustainable features.
Laverne's Loft Launches on Friday
EXCLUSIVE: The 5-storey Laverne’s Loft of Asimont Holding Pte Ltd at Telok Kurau will open this Friday, April 8.
Singapore will hire most bankers in the world this year: survey
37 % of bankers and hedge fund managers surveyed by recruitment firm said Singapore will add the most financial services jobs in 2011, followed by London on 22% and Hong Kong on just 17 %..
S$ strength could weaken banks’ loan growth:DMG
Overseas assets of Singapore banks will be translated to SGD at less favourable rates.
ASX-SGX merger gets thumbs down from Aussie government
The Australian Treasurer is disposed to reject ASX-SGX merger proposal, a report said.
Household electricity rates to shoot up 6.1%
Homeowners would have to pay 1.48 cents (S$0.0148) per kWh to 25.58 cents (S$0.2558) per kWh from 1 April to 30 June.
MAS launches Code of Conduct for private bankers
The Private Banking Code is applicable to financial institutions and their staff engaged in private banking activities in Singapore.
WDA sets up new CET centre to boost tourism sector
The integrated CET Centre for Tourism aims to deliver 2,000 training places annually for the tourism workforce in Singapore.
Tiong Seng bagged $192mn contract with HDB
Its subsidiary, Tiong Seng Contractors will build 1,072 units in Punggol West, the "Waterway Terraces".
Bayer commits $35.8mln for new Singapore lab
The new research unit will work with technologies like DNA market analysis and molecular assisted breeding.
Singapore led South East Asia loan volume with US$7bn in 1Q 2011
This is more than five times the US$1.3 billion raised in 1Q 2010.
SGX derivatives volume at all-time high in March
Turnover rose 22% year on year to $37.2 bln with a securities daily average volume of $1.6 bln.
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