Singapore
Iskandar-Singapore Rapid Transport system link gets go ahead
Additional cross border bus services between Singapore and Iskandar Malaysia have been approved and are being implemented.
Iskandar-Singapore Rapid Transport system link gets go ahead
Additional cross border bus services between Singapore and Iskandar Malaysia have been approved and are being implemented.
3 out of 5 SMEs have no plan to invest in branding:Lee Yi Shyan
This is a problem, says Lee, after more than 9000 Singaporeans have participated in BrandPact training workshops.
Lee Chuan Seng appointed BCA Deputy Chairman
Quek See Tiat will continue to lead the board as re-appointed Chairman of BCA.
Horti-Flora wins Balestier Road Project for $1.1mn
URA has awarded the tender for the environmental improvement project, which aims to to further enhance the Old World Charm of the area.
Radioactive contaminants found in imports from Shizuoka Prefecture
Tests done on shipments imported on 30 Mar 2011 showed contaminants were found in a sample of Komatsuna (Japanse Mustard Spinach).
Chan Lai Fung re-appointed as Chairman of Energy Market Authority
Other changes include Prof Richard Whish stepping down as member of the board.
Consumer loans accelerate to 18.9% in 2011
This is the highest bank lending activity since November 2008, rising to 17.3% this year.
CapitaLand takes 75% interest in Bishan street site
Its partner, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, will take 25% interest to develop condominium site at Bishan Street.
Projecting a sharper commercial edge
Singapore's companies, like the city-state itself, have a great reputation for reliability and efficiency. They get things done.
Singaporean businesses advised to examine global workforce mobility
The Government’s proposed increase in foreign worker levies may signal an intention to push away from the reliance on overseas skilled professionals, but with a shortage of domestic skills and growing workforce mobility it’s up to Singaporean HR and recruitment professionals to think strategically about global workforce mobility in order to recruit successfully over the next two decades.
Ready for your next leadership post in Asean?
Singapore-based senior executives stand to gain from robust growth in demand for Managing Directors, Country Mangers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Chief Human Resources Officers and Chief Marketing Officers in neighbouring Asean countries. as experience in these areas is often in short supply elsewhere. Experienced and proven leadership is needed to lead multinational companies with Asean operations to their next stage of expansion and development.
Singapore gets smart
Globally, 2011 is said to be the year of the smartphone. Although adoption rates have seen continuous growth across the world, cheaper devices and subscription plans will ensure a very significant increase in smartphone penetration. As consumers switch to more sophisticated devices the world over, marketers continue to see an opportunity for innovative mobile campaigns to engage consumers.
Keppel to gain $20.7mn from selling 35% share of Annto
The company will sell its share to Midea for an after tax net proceed of approximately $52.6mn.
SGX signs Nordic Bank SEB as Clearing and Trading member
The Nordic bank selected SGX as its first Asian exchange membership as the continent is becoming more essential to the latter’s core corporate and institutional clients.
Singapore property auction market first quarter sales value down 38.4%
But sales activities at auction seen to accelerate in 2Q 2011 as fuelled by diverted investors’ interest from residential properties to commercial and industrial properties.
72 story SkySuites and Okio residences Launching this weekend
EXCLUSIVE: SDB Pte’s “Okio Residences” at Balestier and Allgreen Properties’ “Skysuites” at Anson, which at 72 stories is the highest residentail condo in Singapore, will open this Saturday April 2.
Bank lending surged 17% in February 2011
On a month-on-month basis, Singapore bank lending rose 1.6% last month.
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