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It’s all in the family: 60% of customers willing to pay more at family-friendly businesses
4 out of 4 businesses noted an increase in revenue after implementing family-friendly measures, according to a survey.
It’s all in the family: 60% of customers willing to pay more at family-friendly businesses
4 out of 4 businesses noted an increase in revenue after implementing family-friendly measures, according to a survey.
Healthy rebound for April industrial production seen
A bank expects industrial production to have rebounded to more than 14% yoy growth from March’s dismal figure.
67% of Singapore SMEs wants to grow overseas presence
Southeast Asia and China are key markets Singapore companies are looking to expand to, according to the survey by the International Enterprise Singapore.
Spike in home prices push up April inflation to 5.4%
The housing sector accounted for 52% of the gain in last month’s CPI.
SGX may get short-term boost from F1 IPO debut
The upcoming public offering of Formula One may lead to some temporary ADT strength for the bourse.
Chart of the Day: Are Singaporeans becoming lazy cooks?
A closer look at the Consumer Price Index reveals households are now spending less on non-cooked food items than on prepared meals.
Higher rentals push up inflation to 5.4% in April
The rise in that single category more than offset the inflation declines in private road transport cost, services and food.
Government backs wage increases, skills upgrade proposals
Recommendations put forward by the National Wages Council received the official seal of approval.
Singapore banks emerge fully resilient under stress test
Singapore banks can withstand asset-quality shocks through their earnings alone, a stress test conducted by Fitch Ratings revealed.
Eduardo Saverin’s Singapore “office” costs S$5,000 a night
Singaporeans who wish to do business with the Facebook magnate should catch him at the Filter, the country’s most exclusive club.
Despite tumbling stocks, Singapore's O&M spending upcycle stays intact
Demand for rigs is rising despite the continuing global financial woes that have hurt offshore and marine stocks.
CDL builds green with Haus@Serangoon Garden
Each of the 96 terrace houses will have a system to harvest rainwater, generate solar electricity, and convert the heat from air-conditioner to provide hot water.
SG’s inflation profile among the worst in Southeast Asia
Policymakers are struggling to curb the high domestic inflation, with the April headline number expected to register at 5% YoY.
Domestic wholesale trade up by 3.4% in 1Q12
But after adjusting for price changes, domestic wholesale trade actually decreased by 3.9% over first quarter 2011.
Tiger Airways Australia seen to continue its losing streak in 1Q13
Profit will only pick up once the carrier’s new hub in Sydney starts operations in July 2012, an analyst said.
75% of Singapore firm revenues now sourced abroad
This is a marked increase from 65% in the previous year and shows how expanding overseas is the best way to grow.
Wilmar recovery in jeopardy as China capacity persists
It will take up to three years for the current crushing capacity to ease which will prevent Wilmar from raising its margins.
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