Singapore
7 in 10 Singaporeans are optimistic about their own economy
43% of Singaporeans think that good country leadership is a critical factor for growth.
7 in 10 Singaporeans are optimistic about their own economy
43% of Singaporeans think that good country leadership is a critical factor for growth.
Average annual growth of occupancy costs from 2011 to 2015 forecast at 6.43%
The strongest increases in costs to 2015 are projected in Singapore, Bengaluru, Hong Kong, Beijing and Chennai.
Government's household income ceiling raise boosts first-time BTO flat buyers
Households earning $3,000-$5,000 a month now have the chance to purchase 3-room flats that provide them more freedom in their other financial commitments.
Singapore Airlines A380 engines reveal oil leaks
Singapore Airlines discovered five oil leak cases on the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines powering its Airbus A380 planes.
48% of adults chose Singapore as most ideal economy to live in
Singapore, with its English speaking community, infrastructure and comforts, has made it a favorable place to attract talent and to do business.
Hong Kong beats Singapore as most expensive office location in the world
Despite being part of the top 30 most expensive office location in the world in 2011, Singapore still only ranked 6th in Asia Pacific.
Singapore banks remain the cheapest within ASEAN
ROEs are edging upwards and back to 2007 levels, according to DBS.
Singapore banks loan growth to remain strong at 11% this year:DBS
However, earnings growth may not be attractive in 2011 at 7% due to continued NIM pressure.
Standard Chartered Singapore posted record income of US$1,738mn for 2010
A record operating profit of US$718 million was also reported for the financial year 2010.
National Productivity Fund utilizes $500M for 2010 drive
The National Productivity Fund used up about S$500 million in 2010 to boost productivity.
Will Singapore catch up with developed countries' standards of living?
Finance Minister Tharman said, if incomes grow by 30% in the next decade, Singapore will catch up with the developed countries' standards of living.
Rising wage bills not caused by foreign worker levy hike
Tight labour market is the cause of rising wage bills, said Finance Minister Tharman.
Temasek and Government of Singapore Investment Corporation have recovered their pre-crisis values
Their objective is to achieve good long-term investment returns across economic cycles.
Businesses to enjoy tax savings one year in advance
Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam decided to allow tax deferrals that will allow businesses to obtain cash in the same year as their investments.
Government to develop City for All Ages for ageing Singaporeans
The City for All Ages project aims to enhance the liveablitiy of the built environment, develop age-friendly solutions and services, as well as enhance the integration of services with the built environment.
Keppel O&M buys 27.8% stake in Dyna-Mac Holdings
The group’s strategic investment fortifies capabilities in floating production topsides including Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels.
SGX February securities turnover up 32% to $31.5bn
Derivatives volume during the same period surged 39% to 5.2mn contracts from the previous year while the average daily volume was 300,493 contracts.
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