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New bus program to boost routes by 15%

8 out of the new 40 routes will connect major HDB towns to the city area.

New bus program to boost routes by 15%

8 out of the new 40 routes will connect major HDB towns to the city area.

CapitaLand to boost ART's Asian exposure to almost 40%

25,999sf GFA will be added to CapitaLand's residential landbank.

Atrium@Orchard to finish renovations in 4Q12

An additional 110,000 sq ft of new retail and dining options await Singapore shoppers.

Warehouse rents surge to new highs in 2Q12

Prime conventional warehouse rents for upper floor space exceeded their last peak in Year 2008 by 17%.

CapitaCommercial Trust still haunted by vacancy risks

Good thing half the total leases expiring in FY12 have already been addressed.

CapitaLand to get more than S$100m from bundled deal with ART

CapLand's S$98.9m profit from the sale of its two assets excludes gains from the eventual sale of the redeveloped Cairnhill Somerset back to Ascott Residence Trust.

Shipping sector still in rough seas, says CIMB

The outlook remains challenging due to overcapacity and slower global growth.

Keppel acquisition seen as precursor of potential IPO

CIMB thinks Keppel could also tap into KrisEnergy’s development field to supply offshore equipment.

CapitaLand asset swaps not a game-changer, says analyst

Ascott Reit could have secured better accretion had it divested just the residential portion of Somerset Grand Cairnhill to third-parties, says CIMB.

9 out of 10 unhappy Singaporean consumers spread the word

Bad service experiences may spread like wildfire as  86% of consumers rely on hearsays.

Singaporeans dig 'open business talks' for loyalty

1 out of 4 Singapore consumers deem open and honest communication as most important factor to remain loyal.

Singapore diplomats were 'impartial observers' to Malaysia’s Bersih 3 rally

How bad did it get for Singapore-Malaysia ties when rumors of their active participation sparked?

Delivery of first of 800 new buses set on Sept

Around 250 buses are expected to be added over the next one year and about 14 new routes to be introduced.

Death Penalty no longer automatic for drug-related and murder cases

Offender's fate is now at the hands of the presiding judge.

Chart of the Day: Vacancy rate in Raffles Place/Marina Bay area up to 7.5% in Q2

Net demand for Grade A office space was lower than the absorption level in 2011 as a result of the difficult economic environment.

Wilmar named largest Singapore corporation in Fortune's Global 500

The agribusiness giant ranked 223rd in size worldwide and is one of only two Singapore-based companies to make the 2012 list.