Singapore

Marina Bay Sands team moves into property pre-opening

Team members of the Marina Bay Sands have started moving into the Heart-of-House (HOH) for final preparations before the resort's 27 April Preview.

Marina Bay Sands team moves into property pre-opening

Team members of the Marina Bay Sands have started moving into the Heart-of-House (HOH) for final preparations before the resort's 27 April Preview.

URA launches tender for Yishun Avenue 6 site

The industrial site at Yishun Avenue 6 (Parcel 1) is now for sale by public tender with minimum bid price of S$11.5 million.

New property measures protect Singapore homeowners

Considered most notable is the extension of the second HDB concessionary loan to downgraders.

Singapore expects 12 million visitors for 2010

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) announced its forecast for this year of S$17.5 – S$18.5 billion in tourism receipts.

OCBC Cycle Singapore raised over $35,000 for charity

Enthusiasts and professionals alike enjoyed a weekend of cycling to help the National Cancer Centre Research Fund and the Singapore Children’s Society.

StanChart profits up 4% to $3.38bln on strong wholesale banking

Client income, which made up 74 percent of all Wholesale Banking revenue, grew 22 percent to US$6.88 billion.

Asian REIT markets saw continued recovery in 2009

Aside from acquisitions, Singapore REITS also saw surge in fundraising activity through rights issues and new units placement.

Compassvale Bow parcel receives highest bid at $193.28mln

Sengkang E6 made 11 companies submit themselves as tenderers for Executive Condominium (EC) housing development of the 19,000 sq m land parcel.

Tiger Airways enhances call centre services

Tiger Airways plans to improve its call centre services as part of its Customer Task Force introduced in 2009.

Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City to house a training centre

Singapore schools and educational institutions will be brought on board to establish the Skills Training & Development Centre (STDC) in the Eco-City.

Server shipments fell 3.8% in APAC in 2009

Strong growth, however, was seen in the fourth quarter with server revenue in Singapore rebounding on active spending by the public sector.

Ascott brings Citadines brand to Kyoto

Citadines Kyoto Karasuma-Gojo is situated near business districts, tourist belt and UNESCO heritage sites.

Actis appoints Lionel Soh as Singapore office director

Company expects Soh's extensive work experience in different Asian countries could enhance its regional network.

IATA assigns Willy Boulter as Regional VP Asia-Pacific

Boulter is tasked to supervise International Air Transport Association's operations in world's largest aviation market.

Luxury projects post maximum $3,400 psf launch price

With higher launch prices last quarter compared with 2008, the luxury residential market is set for expected rebound.

Monetary Authority of Singapore tells insurers to remain vigilant

In a speech by Mr Low Kwok Mun, the Executive Director stressed the need for insurers to strengthen their risk management capabilities and corporate governance.

Tiger Airways offers 100,000 seats at $0 plus taxes

The seats on sale to 11 regional destinations from Singapore are only open for booking from 4 to 10 March 2010.