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What’s up with SIA’s ever-growing capacity?
Latest passenger load factor at 79.6%, as capacity once again outgrows carriage.
What’s up with SIA’s ever-growing capacity?
Latest passenger load factor at 79.6%, as capacity once again outgrows carriage.
What you need to know about political salaries in Singapore
DPM Teo Chee Hean said the proposed framework strikes a balance between the ethos of public service with an appropriate salary.
Total trade up 5.9% in December
Guess which products didn’t do so well.
Still a long way round for Singapore to address food security
But good news is, consumers may expect moderated food prices this year.
Singapore Exchange slides in profits
Net profit down to $65.4 million from $74.2 million in the same quarter last year.
Noble Group set to name new CEO
Founder Richard Elman said the vacant executive helm will be filled up soon.
Private home sales plummet 63% in December
The Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty has nearly paralyzed sales activity in the market.
Berthing soon: SG’s newest hub for cruise ships
The world’s largest cruise ship, the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Sea, will be able to dock at the International Cruise Terminal once it opens this year.
Fast food, cafes and canteens losing patrons
November 2011 receipts declined for these dining places from month-ago levels.
Singapore retail sales slowed to 6.4% in November
All but one sector reported lower sales, guess what?
Hong Kong beats Singapore as freest economy
Ten economic freedom factors were assessed, and Hong Kong bested others in terms of financial and trade freedom.
DBS Bank’s 4Q11 profit seen to slip due to lower investment income
An analyst pencils in close to S$3b profit for the bank due to weaker net income on financial investments.
Don’t celebrate just yet as challenges remain in banking
Cumulative loan growth for the three banks is expected to decelerate to 10% from 27% in 2011.
Port of Singapore just won't sink
Vessel arrival tonnage and container throughput grew in 2011 despite recession woes.
Where have the ads in SPH gone… again?
Print advertisement revenues dropped 1.2%, with both display and classified ads down.
Residential prices will erode till 2013: BAML
Expect a 12.5% decline in 2012 and a subsequent 8% fall in 2013 for Singapore housing.
Time to own the first BTO flats of 2012
3,923 new apartments now up for grabs with priority for first-timer households.