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Megacity Singapore named Asia's greenest city

Singapore topped the Asian Green City Index as it stood out in particular for its ambitious environmental targets and its efficient approach to achieving them.

Megacity Singapore named Asia's greenest city

Singapore topped the Asian Green City Index as it stood out in particular for its ambitious environmental targets and its efficient approach to achieving them.

StarHub net profit dropped 18% in 2010

Operating revenue for the quarter rose 2% to $559 million compared to $550 million y-o-y.

53% of employers plan to hire more employees in 1Q 2011

According to a Michael Page survey cited in the BT, this is up from 23% in 4Q 2010.

GDP may have expanded 6.5% in 4Q 2010

The economy has adverted a pharma led technical recession due to bounce back in drugs production in the final quarter.

Full House: Hotel occupancy up to 86 % as rooms average $212 a night

Average occupancy rate increased 9.8 percent while average room rates hiked 12.2 percent.

Singapore casino market pegged at $2.8B

Singapore has emerged as Asia's hottest new gambling capital just one year after opening its first casino.

Tender for Bartley Road site launched

The Urban Redevelopment Authority placed the 2.21-hectare residential site at Bartley Road / Lorong How Sun for sale.

A-REIT purchases a business space property in Shanghai

The company said acquisition of lot in Jinqiao Export and Processing Zone is a yield accretive investment with potential for capital appreciation.

Keppel bags US$440mn twin jackup rig deal from Ensco

Innovative KFELS Super A Class design gains traction in high-specification rig market.

Qatar Airways to fly twice daily to Singapore

Additional frequencies of the airline’s flagship Boeing 777 aircraft to Changi Airport to be phased in coming months.

13 million tourists to arrive in Singapore this year

DBS anticipates strong demand underpinned by new phases opening and new rides wowing visitors in RWS and USS.

5 key roles senior HR leaders must play in M&As activity

Human Resources professionals face a daunting task in managing people-related risks and opportunities in M&As, according to Mercer.

Tourists splurged $18.8bln on shopping in Singapore

Tourism receipts exceeded the $17.5-18.5 billion forecast, according to OCBC.

Golden Agri-Resources reacts to Greenpeace campaign with new policy

The policy pushes the Singapore-listed firm to have no development on High Carbon Stock forests, High Conservation Value forest areas and peat lands.

Singapore signs MoU with International Air Transport Association

The MoU is expected to further enhance the close collaboration between the Association and the Government in the are of civil aviation.

Singapore is one of the world's most evolved social media markets

Brands that are not engaging consumers in social media are at risk from being sidelined.

SGX pleased with progress of ASX bid

The Singapore Exchange was pleased with the progress it has made so far with Australian regulators in its bid for Australia's ASX , SGX's CEO told Reuters.