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$5 billion bonanza for optic network

Pyramid Research said there’s still much room for growth in mobile data, broadband and pay-TV markets.

$5 billion bonanza for optic network

Pyramid Research said there’s still much room for growth in mobile data, broadband and pay-TV markets.

Fitch affirms UOB's 'AA-' rating with Stable Outlook

Disciplined management, strong balance sheet, and satisfactory earnings behind ratings.

HDB warns owners risk having flats confiscated

Violators will be penalised ranging from $3,000 fine to compulsory acquisition of their flats.

KSH secures $70.6mln Centennia Suites project

Existing order book now stands at approximately $355mln.

IE Singapore's Moscow mission reaps US$50mln sales projection

Mission aimed to provide Singapore companies better understanding of needs of Russian buyers and uncover opportunities.

Singapore Exchange invests $250mln in Reach trading engine

System enables company to offer seamless connection of trading communities in global financial hubs to Singapore.

Singaporean firms seal deal on World Cup telecast

MediaCorp Channel 5 and HD5 to air four 2010 FIFA World Cup™ matches ‘live’.

SGX securities and derivatives trading improves in May

Value of securities traded up 14% to $954 million while derivatives activity grew 40%.

MPA extends port dues concession for container ships

Agency also tops up Maritime Cluster Fund to $145 million.

International experts commend progress of Singapore's media sector

Sector grew fast as it earned $22.4 billion in 2008 from $12.7 billion in 2000.

Singapore Exchange to trade Nikkei Dividend Index Futures

Futures contract to bolster SGX’s initiatives to broaden its portfolio of international products starting 17 June.

Singapore implements new tax incentives for design innovation

Tax incentive encourages companies to adopt design and design thinking to improve competitiveness.

Singapore Commodity Exchange collaborates with Tokyo Commodity Exchange

Collaboration will pave way for the cross-listing of each exchange’s key contracts to develop commodities markets.

Asia Pacific hotel markets rebounding from dropping sales

Singapore is among the markets with the highest buy sentiment, with 44.4%, next to Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City both at 45.5%.

Tiger Airways to offer more Greater China routes

Group reduced average fares by 22% over last year and carried 54% more passengers.

Moody's raises Singapore REITs outlook to stable

Strong economic rebound, rent stabilisation, steady performance and lower refinancing risk elevated rating from negative.

Singapore government upgrades www.gov.sg portal

Features better content search facilities and presents information on Government news and services more effectively.