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Do men get paid more than women?

Almost half of Singaporeans believe that gender influences income levels, particularly in higher-powered positions.

Do men get paid more than women?

Almost half of Singaporeans believe that gender influences income levels, particularly in higher-powered positions.

Orchard Road rents to slip 3% in 2012

On the other hand, prime suburban rents are expected to continue on their upward trajectory, rising by 3%.

Grade A office rents to plunge 15% in 2012

The office leasing market has remained subdued for the last couple of months and won’t be picking up anytime soon.

Property Fail: only 8% of auctioned properties sold in 2011

With total sales volume also down 57 % from 2010, this market is bad.

SIA suffers lower passenger load factor across all regions

Systemwide passenger carriage dropped 2.6% year-on-year in November.

SMRT train service resumes before midnight

Passengers who were unable to complete their journeys due to the disruption can file a claim for refund.

Home prices may drop 5-10% in 2012

The rate of price increases has been slowing significantly in 2011 and will continue to do so next year.

Singapore job vacancies dip for first time since 2009

Employment figures hold up in Q3 2011 but cracks are showing as the economy sours in 2012.

Singaporeans ate out less in October

Receipts of fast food outlets, food caterers and other eating places dipped in October.

Ka-ching: Retail sales bounce back

Which sectors led the across-the-board growth in October?

Private home sales report 94% take-up rate in November

1,854 out of the 1,979 units launched were sold also reflecting 13% month-on-month increase from October’s sale.

43% of employers struggle with staff retention

So what will be the businesses' staff retention strategy in the first quarter of 2012?

Global IPO fundraising plummets 45% to US$156b in 2011

And the largest IPO in Asia this year was the US$5.5b listing of Hutchison Port Holdings on the Singapore Exchange.

Non-oil domestic exports may have dropped 1.2% in November

Even the country’s exports are showing signs of slowing down.

Stormy seas ahead: NOL may skip dividends in 2012

Full year loss awaits the shipping and logistics giant, says Phillip Capital.

What you need to know about Singapore REITs

DBS sees 3 major themes for S-REITS - so what can we expect in 2012?