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Singapore auditor oversight system recognised as equivalent to the European Union
Singapore is amongst the first batch of ten countries, including Australia, Canada and the US, to gain this recognition.
Singapore auditor oversight system recognised as equivalent to the European Union
Singapore is amongst the first batch of ten countries, including Australia, Canada and the US, to gain this recognition.
Singaporean banks to benefit from Enhanced Deposit Insurance
The revised deposit insurance scheme would insure in full 91% of the expanded insured depositor base.
7 in 10 corporate websites not good enough for job seekers
Most companies are at risk of losing young talent, according to the survey by SHRI commissioned by StepStone Solutions.
Industrial production may have improved to 12.2% in February 2011
This is a slight increase from 10.5% yoy in January 2011 since the upside is limited given ongoing weakness in demand.
Australia not against Singapore Exchange's bid for ASX
Australia Treasurer Swan has denied market speculation that his government opposes the ASX-SGX merger, said OCBC.
ST Engineering client terminates shipbuilding contract
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs have alleged that there is a delay in the delivery of the Ropax vessel from ST Marine, the marine arm of ST Engineering.
Singapore insurers to tap Far East markets in 2011:Ernst & Young
Insurers must choose their opportunities carefully and move quickly to take advantage of the expansion in South Asia and East Asia.
Japan crisis may drag down Singapore shipments:OCBC
Recent NODX figures came in disappointing, although OCBC's and market forecasts did have little impact in the market given the nuclear crisis in Japan.
Inflation remains top concern for central bankers:DBS
The adjustment in MAS's exchange rate policy is geared towards medium term inflation and growth outlook.
Lacklustre exports seen to be temporary:DBS
Despite ongoing worries on high oil prices derailing growth, PMIs of key markets have remained in the expansion zone.
Oil domestic exports declined by 10% month-on-month in February 2011
This is in contrast to a rise of 28% in the previous month while oil domestic exports expanded by 22 per cent on a y-o-y basis.
Managing the fallout: The impact of the Fukushima disaster on Japan's food exports
The explosions at the nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex have also raised concerns about the radiation effects on food supplies.
Total trade contracted by 6.3% month-on-month in February 2011
On a y-o-y basis, total trade rose by 6.4%, following the 14% increase in the previous month.
Non-oil domestic export jumped by 7.8% in February 2011
Non-electronic NODX expanded by 20% while electronic NODX contracted by 13% in February this year.
Singaporean woman donates $1 million to Japan
Elaine Low presented a cheque for 1m Singaporean dollars ($780,000) to Japan's ambassador, Yoichi Suzuki, on Wednesday.
Strong export sales expected in 2H 2011:DBS
As long as Asia central banks do not "overkill" in their monetary tightening, Singapore should see external demand picking up again towards the second half of 2011.
Government urged Singapore aviation industry to remain active
Singapore had a head start as an aviation hub but other countries and new hubs are fast catching up, said Mr Goh Chok Tong, Senior Minister.
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