Singapore

DBS Bank prices S$1.7bln preference shares

The securities to pay a non-cumulative fixed dividend rate of 4.70% per annum.

DBS Bank prices S$1.7bln preference shares

The securities to pay a non-cumulative fixed dividend rate of 4.70% per annum.

K-REIT Asia names Eve Chan Chief Financial Officer

The company sees Chan as instrumental in strengthening its position as a pan-Asian REIT.

Affluent Singaporeans' spending on luxury items surges

Booming economy prompts significant jumps of ownership in designer clothing, jewellery, luxury watches and air travel.

SIA Cargo inaugurates services to Tokyo via Bangkok and Taipei

New services to enhance economic ties and cooperation between South East Asia and Japan.

Singapore inflation to rise to 4%: MAS

The central bank said the inflation rate will rise by the end of 2010 and stay high in the first half of 2011.

Moody's says ratings trend for Asia Pacific corporates improving

The ratings agency said the rating trend for Asia Pacific corporates (ex Japan) was mildly positive in 3Q 2010.

ICICI Bank signs up as special clearing member of SMX

The Indian bank’s Singapore branch will clear and settle trades for its regional and international customers.

Singapore economy just hit a brick wall - worst quarterly drop since 1975!

News just out today from the MAS shows the economy hit a brick wall, contracting an unprecedented 19.8 % quarter on quarter.

Paramount Hotel and Shopping Centre for sale by tender

The property is a prime redevelopment site in District 15 accessible to Changi Airport, CBD and Orchard Road.

Singapore's regulatory environment drives financial institutions to do business

94% of survey respondents believe Singapore's liberal investment regimes and regulatory frameworks encourage investors.

Major investment transactions for industrial properties up to $835.7mln

CBRE expects rents for factories to continue to rise at slower pace in fourth quarter.

Available property investment capital targeting Asia up 29%

DTZ Research predicts 22% increase in available capital for global real estate investment next year to US$281bln

SPH reports record $1.38bln revenue

The group achieved $39.3mln investment income for FY 2010, a turnaround from $6.2mln loss for FY 2009.

Singapore Exchange to list NetEase

SGX's Asian time trade will enhance NetEase's exposure and recognition in Asia Pacific.

Friven & Co. and Wee Care to develop Hi-5 inspired pre-school centre

Wee Care adapts popular edutainment programme to develop unique curriculum to motivate young children to learn.

Darco upbeat on Taiwan electronics manufacturers

Company targets increasing market share by revenue in Taiwan's industrial sector to 45% from 30%.

Wilmar barely affected by Indonesian moratorium

The company believes Indonesia has enough non-forest degraded lands to accommodate growth of plantation businesses.