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Tiger Airways will roar back in 2013: CIMB

Stronger yields, higher fleet utilization and wider regional expansion are all in the cards for what could be the airlines' comeback year.

Tiger Airways will roar back in 2013: CIMB

Stronger yields, higher fleet utilization and wider regional expansion are all in the cards for what could be the airlines' comeback year.

Ahoy, cruise ships: Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore ready for docking

The 28,000-square metre MBCCS can handle 6,800 passengers at any one time and makes it possible to cater to the world’s largest cruise ships.

Singapore still ranked as Asia’s Top Convention City in 2011

Singapore has retained its spot as the only Asian city in the Top Five Convention Cities in the world alongside Vienna, Barcelona, Paris and Berlin, since 2006.

Banned! 80 stop-sale advisories issued

The government ran a test on 550 products to date to address safety concerns on consumer goods.

ComfortDelGro sells entire stake in Shenyang subsidiary

The divestment is worth approximately S$50 million.

Tiger Airways' return to profit hinges on two-fold action

It will need to save its Singapore operations from the red and ramp up utilization in its promising new Australia base, says PhillipCapital.

Transport equipment leads foreign wholesale trade rebound in 1Q12

The sector alone recorded an impressive 29.1% qoq growth due to booming offshore trade in the first quarter.

In face of loss, Tiger can find hope Down Under

The carrier is scaling up its operations with the opening of a second base in Australia despite reporting a net loss of S$104m for FY12.

More Singapore SMBs securing data with virtualization

81% of the companies surveyed reported improved preparedness against acts of god and other disasters with server virtualization.

Ascott websites get smartphone-friendly

Ascott’s brand websites become tech-savvier with their new online chat facilities and touchscreen-friendly icons.

Scoot to possibly tie up with Tiger

Do you wonder how the two LCCs will complement one another?

Mayday, mayday: Tiger Airways reports net loss of $104.3m

Tiger Airways Singapore's operating loss is at $16m, driven by excess aircraft capacity in the fleet and higher fuel prices.

ST Engineering embarks on collaborations for A330 conversion

Its arm ST Aerospace links up with Airbus, EADS, and EADS EFW to develop the A330 from passenger to freighter set for delivery on 2016.

Bad news for retailers: Sales to continue downtrend

OCBC says Singapore will not be immune from a corresponding fall in global risk appetite.

Singapore banks in a sweet spot?

Their net interest margins are improving and earnings are expected to rise even more, says DBS.

Singapore still a preferred target for acquisitions

Companies in emerging markets continue to pick the island nation for acquisition deals but these have seen a marked decline.

Tiger Airways to ramp up flights to Malaysia and China for the holidays

Tiger will operate flights twice daily to Kuching and Penang, Malaysia and 5 times weekly to Haikou, China in August so customers will have more options.