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ASEAN companies urged to complete systems to automate growth

Analysts advice automation companies to watch market closely as ASEAN GDP forecast to grow 3.7% in 2010.

ASEAN companies urged to complete systems to automate growth

Analysts advice automation companies to watch market closely as ASEAN GDP forecast to grow 3.7% in 2010.

Smartflex Holdings launches IPO with 13 mln new shares

The provider of integrated circuit grabbed 7.2% global market share of IC manufacturing with 320 million output in 2009.

REA Group strikes deal with China Datang on wind energy activities

Companies form JV to construct and develop wind farms, as well as manufacture wind turbine components.

Kim Eng named Best Institutional Broker for the third time

Alpha Southeast Asia also awarded the company the Best Retail Broker 2010.

50 Collyer Quay development now 22% pre-committed

Allen & Overy LLP and Bain & Company SE Asia are among the initial tenants for 22% or 88,000 sq ft of Overseas Union Enterprise’s 50 Collyer Quay development.

Keppel Land tops out Ocean Financial Centre

The Grade A office building, scheduled to open in 2011, is now 63% pre-committed with ANZ and BNP Paribas to lease about 209,000 sq ft and 58,000 sq ft respectively.

Ascott expands further in China with two Somersets

The two new serviced residences, Somerset Gaoxin, Xi'an and Somerset Grandview, Shenzhen, are scheduled to open in 2012 and 2013, respectively.

As employment markets free up, does the power currently sit with employer or employee?

This question although controversial is definitely being tested across the board at present with many finding it a cryptic puzzle to solve.

HGC to grab Marriott Surfers Paradise hotel for A$47 mln

Hotel Grand Central agrees to pay an amount of A$2,350,000 as initial deposit for the Courtyard by Marriott Surfers Paradise purchase in Queensland, Australia.

Alcatel-Lucent appoints Terence Yap as Managing Director

Yap will replace Oliver Foo who has taken a new role as Vice President of sales at Alcatel-Lucent’s Strategic Industries group in North & Southeast Asia (NSEA) regional unit.

Carrier picked as Singapore Green Building Council pioneer

US company extends leadership in green building movement.

World experts to converge in Singapore Human Capital Summit 2010

MOM and WDA organised the convention to tackle Asia's human capital challenges as world recovers from crisis.

UPS launches carbon neutral shipping in Asia Pacific

Singapore among countries where UPS offers its “green” option to offset carbon dioxide.

Etika buys Indonesian instant noodle maker and distributor

Company enters new food and beverage sector in Indonesia with $2.9mln acquisition of PTSF and PTSB.

MHR appoints Jane Suporn Revenue & Strategy VP

Former Marco Polo Hotels official joins MHR behind her Revenue Management expertise and accomplishments.

Tiger Airways introduces priority boarding service

boardmefirstTM empowers customers with priority boarding service with no need for frequent flying by only $6.

CEO Jansen to quit SPH Search in September

The SPH Search CEO hands position to Johnson Goh, who is re-designated as General Manager.