Singapore

Exchange tie-ups put focus on Asia

A wave of stock exchange consolidation globally has thrown the spotlight on Asia's bourses.

Exchange tie-ups put focus on Asia

A wave of stock exchange consolidation globally has thrown the spotlight on Asia's bourses.

Singapore visitor arrivals up 15.9% in December

Visitor arrivals in Singapore rose 15.9 percent in December from a year ago to a record monthly high of 1.13 million. It was helped by the opening of two multi-billion-dollar casino-resorts, the Singapore Tourism Board said.

Raffles Education profit down 24% to S$5.6mn

The group forecasts that its comprehensive and sustainable education business model will propel its growth in the future.

Asia Pacific Breweries first quarter profit up 65% to S$115.7mn

New operations in Indonesia and New Caledonia and robust organic growth pushed profit up.

Fraser and Neave first quarter profit up 68% to $315mn

Yet its earnings from properties down 16% to $108mn behind reduced contributions from China and Australia development projects.

IATA offers 2 new aviation scholarships with NTU

IATA and Singapore government to provide tuition and support for Singaporean and non-Singaporean students.

Tiger Airways passenger volume up 31% to 5.9mn

Increased daily services between Singapore and Taipei; Singapore and Jakarta and launching of new services between Sydney and Brisbane helped boost volume.

Singapore office rents insensitive to GDP changes

Office rents are less sensitive in the GDP variations in Singapore, according to DTZ.

URA launches tender for residential site at Bartley Road

The land parcel at Bartley Road/ Lorong How Sun has a site area of about 2.21 ha.

Optus battles against Telstra

Telstra has exhausted its final blast in growth giving Optus the chance to strike back.

Government gears up for war against inflation

MAS will allow SGD to strengthen further to combat inflationary pressures.

Tiger Airways roar at other airlines

Despite other airlines raising prices, Tiger Airways offers ridiculously low fares for its Singapore-based routes.

Singapore Exchange names Michael Syn new derivatives head

SGX sees potential in Syn’s leadership and business development experience in investment banking and investment management.

TAC to delist Singapore shares in 3 years

Total Access Communication, Thailand's second-largest mobile operator, would delist from the Singapore stock exchange within three years.

Mermaid Maritime appoints Denis Welch as CEO

Mermaid Maritime appointed Denis William Welch as chief executive officer.

NEA to promote Clean Mark-accredited companies

Companies with the Clean Mark stamp of approval can look forward to a good word from NEA when vying for cleaning contracts.

URA wants accurate info on housing projects

Changes to the law may be in store for property developers on how they build and present showflats to potential buyers.