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Safety in numbers: All workplaces now covered under Workplace Safety & Health Act

The extension, effective 1 September 2011, brought on board more than 100,000 organisations.

Safety in numbers: All workplaces now covered under Workplace Safety & Health Act

The extension, effective 1 September 2011, brought on board more than 100,000 organisations.

Burned: Tobacco retailers suspended for selling to underage youth

Licences of the errant tobacco sellers will be suspended for six months starting 1 September 2011.

7th President to be sworn in 1 September 2011

Before welcoming the President-elect, a 96-strong guard of honour will first send off President S R Nathan on Thursday evening at the Istana.

URA revises development charge rates for property sectors

Average rates for industrial properties increased the most at 31%.

The great divide: Companies’ sales teams unhappy with marketing

And it's not a one-way discontent, as 45.4% of marketing teams in Asia believe that sales teams need to improve in their follow up on leads.

Singapore bank loans grew 2% in July

75% of the S$7.5b rise in loans came from the business segment.

Derailed: SMRT loses Downtown Line tender

LTA had dismissed speculation that SMRT's recent security breach had affected its bid.

Price pressure: Companies worldwide lose 25% of profits on battling price wars

And 83% of managers blame their competitors for triggering the price wars.

Want to remarry? Declare your debts first

This is among the requirements taking effect on 1 September 2011.

Buyers hold back; only one property sold at auction during Hungry Ghost Festival

Don’t blame superstition though, as the record low is attributed to some other factors.

Dr Tony Tan wins Presidential Election 2011

He beat closest contender Dr Tan Cheng Bock by not more than 2% of the total number of valid votes cast.

Service sector business receipts up 6.6% in 2Q11

Real estate services recorded the highest business receipts at 4.4%.

Singapore’s manufacturing growth eases to 7.4% in July

HSBC says it could’ve been worse, if not for the 47.7% jump in pharmaceutical output.

Fearless forecast: Brace yourselves for the mega 2-year Singapore recession

It's a looming disaster for the Lion City, as Fitch Ratings warns it could have its GDP cut by 4.1% from 2011-2013.

Fitch confident about Singapore banks’ resilience

The ratings firm said Singapore banks are likely to maintain their sound credit profiles, in spite of growing uncertainty over the global economy.