Singapore

Pacific Shipping Trust's profit steady at US$7.2mln

Distribution per unit in third quarter is 0.832 US cents up 1.7% from the same period last year.

Pacific Shipping Trust's profit steady at US$7.2mln

Distribution per unit in third quarter is 0.832 US cents up 1.7% from the same period last year.

PowerSeraya opens 800MW Co-Generation Combined Cycle Plant

Completion of S$800million facility strengthens competitiveness of Jurong Island as Singapore’s petrochemical hub.

SGX appoints Paulina McGroarty Head of Europe, Middle East and Russia

Capital market experience in Citigroup London and NASDAQ Stock Market helped McGroarty bag the post.

M1 and Trend Micro launch Internet security solution for personal computers

The communications service provider will offer packages with anti-virus and data theft prevention software components starting October 21.

SMX, TAIFEX to explore business opportunities

The Singapore Mecantile Exchange (SMX) and the Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore bilateral business opportunities, facilitate development of communication channels, and foster continuing partnerships beneficial to both countries’ financial services industries.

Noble's planned securities issuance not to impact ratings

Noble Groups Ltd’s planned issuance of USD perpetual capital securities will not have any immediate impact on its Baa3 issuer and senior unsecured bond ratings, Moody’s Investors Service said on Wednesday.

Qian Hu Corporation Ltd posts 3Q10 net profit of $1.2 million

Qian Hu Corporation Ltd’s 3Q10 net profit of $1.2 million and revenues of $22.9 million were dismal compared to a year ago showed things are improving although still lower-than-expected, Phillip Securities Research Pte Ltd. said on Wednesday.

Neptune Orient Lines doubles 3Q10 net profit to $282 million in 3Q10

Higher container shipping volumes and rates pushed Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) 3Q10 net profit to increase by 102% to $282 million from $139 million, according to Phillip Securities Research Pte Ltd.

OSIM third quarter profit up 86% to S$13mln

Despite 5% fall in sales to $117mln, the company’s cash flow and profitability grew.

Turkish Airlines launches 6th non-stop flight from Singapore to Istanbul

Additional flights in time for the airline’s celebration of 25 years in Singapore in 2011.

iProperty.com opens inaugural international property expo in Singapore

Event will reveal some of developments, understand how Singapore’s new property measures will affect investors.

Singapore investor sentiment rebounds 5% to 147

ING survey shows Singapore investors expect the property market to fall following “cooling” measures by the government.

Singapore Exchange to consult public on continuous all-day trading

The public will be consulted on a proposal for an all-day continuous trading on its securities market, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) said.

Kaplan to offer wider higher education courses to local and foreign students

Local and foreign students and working professional interested in taking up undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Singapore can look forward to wider options by next year, according to the Kaplan Singapore.

URA to launch tender for hotel site at Robinson Road / Boon Tat Street

An application from a developer to put up a hotel site at Robinson Road / Boon Tat Street has been accepted by the government through a public tender, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).

Mind Edge Helps You Learn More to Earn More

It's the kind of workout that leaves one fuller in mind, that is.

Crying Tiger not flying Tiger: Air Asia Ad

In apparent reference to Tiger's recent spate of plane cancellations, rival Air Asia has begun running full page ads picturing a crying Tiger teddy bear with the caption "If tigers were meant to fly, they would be born with wings".