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Demand for new BTO flats to rise by 2,300 as income ceiling raised to $10k

This could lead to a 6-8% decline in annual HDB resale volume.

Demand for new BTO flats to rise by 2,300 as income ceiling raised to $10k

This could lead to a 6-8% decline in annual HDB resale volume.

Singapore’s amazing economy blew the gates off with 22.5% growth in Q1 2011

And the manufacturing sector is top contributor as it surged 75.4% q-o-q saar in Q1 2011.

What you need to know about GIC’s 6 new presidents

The six new men and their appointment shows a strong tilt towards property and special investments, so who are these new chiefs?

GDP growth forecast at 5-7%

Growth momentum is said to have strengthened in the first quarter.

Jobs on: Unemployment rate falls to its lowest since 2007 for residents

It declined for the resident labour force from 3.1% in December 2010 to 2.7% in March 2011.

61% of wealthy Singaporeans are cautious investors

Survey says these high net worth individuals are more concerned with preventing bad things happening than ensuring that good things happen.

Hiring in services down by 8,100

Turns out there was lower demand for workers in the hospitality-related segments in the first quarter.

Good morning Vietnam: SingPost buys 30% stake in Indo Trans Logistics Corporation

The postal company’s investment provides springboard into Vietnam and Indo-China market.

38% of Singapore companies don’t believe they should have to report CSR activities

Latin America leads the way with 53% reporting, but the Americans one of the worst at 18%.

What is Sunny Verghese planning to do with almost $1 billion?

Olam plans to raise at least $740m via share placement and offering, and half will go on acquisitions, says OCBC.

Luxury residential prices feel the pinch in Singapore

Prices grew a modest 0.9 % over first quarter of 2011 compared to 5.5 % for the rest of Asia.

Not so sweet: Wilmar expects losses in sugar milling

Operations of its subsidiary Sucrogen are forecast to be back-end loaded due to seasonality.

Singapore Airlines flies into Virgin Territory

Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines to codeshare, bringing the Aussie dream closer.

Singapore claims title of cleanest air in Asia

According to a survey that is, but if you had lived through the haze of the last two weeks you may be forgiven or thinking otherwise.

Changi to move 8 million more passengers by 2014

Last year 42 million flew through the airport, is it time for a new terminal?

Boss, you're killing me!

Singaporeans complain more about work life balance than rest of Asia.