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46% of accountants confident in Singapore’s importance as a global financial hub
36% say that their city had become ‘much more important’ as a financial centre.
46% of accountants confident in Singapore’s importance as a global financial hub
36% say that their city had become ‘much more important’ as a financial centre.
Show me the money: Financial services sector expands 10%
The sector gained from increased domestic and offshore lending activities in the second quarter.
Up, up, and away: Transport & storage sector jumps 4.1%
The sector took off due to buoyant air travel demand.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Find out what it means to me
Maybe Aretha Franklin still doesn't know what it means to her, but it's crystal clear for 72% of Singapore workers.
Singaporeans are not buying it
Wholesale and retail trade flatlined compared to a year ago.
Hammering away: Construction sector grows by 1.5%
Thanks to increases in public sector construction activities.
Singapore economy’s growth forecast down to 5 - 6%
The country's economy contracted by 6.5% in 2Q11.
Growing flock: SIA orders 8 more Boeing 777-300ERs
The order is valued at $2.3b.
Singapore is the top nation making acquisitions in Hong Kong
To date, deal values reached US$2.6 billion from 10 deals.
Excellent economy: Singapore dollar to appreciate 8% against USD in 2011
The banking sector also remains well-capitalised and job creation has been strong with only 2.1% unemployment rate.
Decent dividend: Industrial REITS offer highest yield for investors
And Cache Logistics Trust offers one of the highest yields at 8.5% in FY11.
How will Asia stay resilient amid the devastating market turmoil?
Looks like Asia’s move to lean more on domestic rather than external demand to drive growth will now pay off.
SGX lists BNP Paribas as its new derivatives trading member
Through its extended participation in the exchange, the financial company can provide global customers easy access to Asia.
Going global: Singapore companies to leverage on Asia’s rise
Singapore targets to achieve 1,000 companies with S$100m - S$500m in revenue in a decade.
Singapore is the best market for equities in Asean
DBS says Singaporean companies can easily capitalize on rising income trends in both Asean and China.
GDP growth estimate downgraded from 5.7% to 4.5%
Financial services, transport and storage and wholesale and retail trade may remain weak in H2 2011.
Price pressure: Asian inflation to reach 4.5% in 2011
But despite downside risks, analysts expect growth to rebound during the remainder of the year, so don’t fret.
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