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Singapore fourth in Financial Development Index

Guess which topped the index, overtaking the US and the UK.

Singapore fourth in Financial Development Index

Guess which topped the index, overtaking the US and the UK.

If the price is right: 71% of employees willing to move abroad

That is of course if they were paid more, amidst pessimistic business outlook for next year.

The dice will keep on rolling for AsiaPac’s gaming industry

Standard & Poor’s says growth in the gaming market is moderating, but will likely remain healthy in 2012.

Port of Singapore still world's busiest

Minister of Transport proclaims as port marks 2 billion GT milestone.

‘Tis the season to be...working?

62% of Singaporeans will work during the holidays this year, but is it worth squandering the festive season?

Fears spread as private home prices face downside risks in 2012

Prices are expected to fall due to weaker economic outlook and rising new completions - but by how much?

How much salary increase will you be getting in 2012?

Don't expect too much as salary increases are expected to remain stagnant at 4.4% next year.

How will Singapore telcos fare in 2012?

OCBC expects them to put in a decent performance, as growth will be driven by an increase in mobile data usage.

97% of Singaporean executives fear an imminent recession

Concern is second highest among AsiaPac nations, above even Hong Kong's and China's.

Analyst warns investors to ‘stay selective’ on property stocks

With stocks trading at -1.5SD, DBS expects property stocks to continue to trade range bound on lack of catalysts - so which companies are the top picks?

Are the odds against Singapore exports in the coming months?

It seems so as the electronics industry is still in a slump with hardly any lift from the festive season demand.

Singapore’s manufacturing contracts for 5th straight month in November

So is this the start of the economy’s downhill trend?

Tiger carried 13% less passengers in November

Load factors for Tiger Airways Singapore and Tiger Airways Australia were lower year-on-year.

Is Singapore's luxury property market headed for a slump?

Savills says buying interest in the luxury market may fall in the next six months.

Getting a job will be harder in 2012

Tough times ahead for jobseekers as hiring sentiments have turned negative in 4Q11.

Singapore’s manufacturing growth may plunge to 5.1% in 2012

After showing surprising resilience this year, the country’s manufacturing sector may be facing headwinds next year.