Singapore

Damage to Japanese nuclear reactors seen to have minimal impact on Noble

No meaningful impact on the thermal coal demand is expected, as DBS understands peak-load plants in Japan are mostly oil-fired.

Damage to Japanese nuclear reactors seen to have minimal impact on Noble

No meaningful impact on the thermal coal demand is expected, as DBS understands peak-load plants in Japan are mostly oil-fired.

Manulife Asset Management launches two new funds

The Manulife Global Contrarian Fund and Manulife Strategic Income Fund are the first global funds to be launched by Manulife Asset Management in Singapore.

Manulife Singapore announces senior management appointments

Manulife has made key appointments in the areas of Legal and Compliance as well in two newly created business units - Strategic Initiatives Office and Accident & Health.

Managing the fallout: The impact of the Fukushima disaster on Japan's food exports

The explosions at the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex have also raised concerns about the radiation effects on food supplies.

Total trade contracted by 6.3% month-on-month in February 2011

On a y-o-y basis, total trade rose by 6.4%, following the 14% increase in the previous month.

Non-oil domestic export jumped by 7.8% in February 2011

Non-electronic NODX expanded by 20% while electronic NODX contracted by 13% in February this year.

Singaporean woman donates $1 million to Japan

Elaine Low presented a cheque for 1m Singaporean dollars ($780,000) to Japan's ambassador, Yoichi Suzuki, on Wednesday.

Strong export sales expected in 2H 2011:DBS

As long as Asia central banks do not "overkill" in their monetary tightening, Singapore should see external demand picking up again towards the second half of 2011.

CBRE launches tender for collective sale of Newton Lodge

Newton Lodge is a 16-unit apartment development which is located less than 300 metres away from Novena MRT Station.

Government urged Singapore aviation industry to remain active

Singapore had a head start as an aviation hub but other countries and new hubs are fast catching up, said Mr Goh Chok Tong, Senior Minister.

Non-oil domestic export may have moderated to 12.3% in February 2011

Export figure is expected to decrease following a robust expansion of 20.8% in the previous month.

New property measures may target small units:DBS

Despite the proportion of buyers falling marginally to 33% in January 2011, channel checks confirmed that smaller size units remained popular.

Developers slowly raise prices of properties:DBS

New launches have achieved decent take-up and developers are taking this window of opportunity to raise prices, although at a slower rate.

Temasek President and Executive Director to retire

Simon Israel, Executive Director and President, will retire from his executive and board roles in Temasek Effective 1 July.

Urban Redevelopment Authority seeks feedback on proposed property regulatory changes

URA will be enhancing the HDCLA and HDR to give home-buyers access to accurate and timely information about the market and units that they are buying.

Cosco client cancels order

Cosco Dalian, Cosco Shipyard's subsidiary, following the request from an Asian shipowner, cancelled the ship building contract for one unit of bulk carrier vessel.

2011 Salary Survey reveals who earns what:Robert Walters

The Singapore job market remained active and Robert Walters gives us a glimpse of the numbers.