Economy
Affluent Singaporeans' spending on luxury items surges
Affluent Singaporeans' spending on luxury items surges
Booming economy prompts significant jumps of ownership in designer clothing, jewellery, luxury watches and air travel.
Singapore inflation to rise to 4%: MAS
The central bank said the inflation rate will rise by the end of 2010 and stay high in the first half of 2011.
Singapore economy just hit a brick wall - worst quarterly drop since 1975!
News just out today from the MAS shows the economy hit a brick wall, contracting an unprecedented 19.8 % quarter on quarter.
Singapore's regulatory environment drives financial institutions to do business
94% of survey respondents believe Singapore's liberal investment regimes and regulatory frameworks encourage investors.
Singapore to expand the most in 2010
Although the economy is set to slow following “stunning” growth in the first half of the year, momentum is still robust says HSBC.
Electronics PMI down to 48.5
Both new order and new export orders were down in September.
SBF launches National Business Continuity Management online Resource Library
Helps enterprises raise preparedness level with BCM Diagnostic Tool having user-friendly platform to self-evaluate risk profiles.
Full-year GDP growth expected to hit 12.2%
Investors should stay exposed to Singapore given its decent dividend yield, reasonable earnings forecast and modest valuations, according to HSBC.
MPA and Dubai Maritime City Authority seals MOU
Agreement will strengthen co-operation promoting maritime environment protection and conducting maritime training and research.
Customer service focus key to gain competitive advantage in Asia
Study shows Asian customers are willing to pay more for better service.
Singapore FDI rising on both approvals and actual
HSBC noted FDI actually picked up during the financial crisis as investment in the recent integrated resort developments was realised.
SGD trading near its extreme strong end
OCBC expects the pair to see a 1.3200-1.3300 range.
Prices to increase if production capacity doesn't
Industrial production output is expected to move sideways in the months ahead, with occasional swings due to the volatile pharmaceutical segment...
Manufacturing PMIs showing signs of slowing down
According to DBS, manufacturing PMIs in key markets are tapering off, signaling a possible slowdown in demand.
National Environment Agency signs US$3.6mln software contract
Project to use Anacle.CPM™ software to streamline business processes and improve productivity of 114 hawker centres.
Wage inflation picks up
This is due to a tighter labour market and hikes in foreign worker levies, according to DBS.
Singapore-Sichuan Investment Holdings to explore technology park project
Newly-formed consortium signs MOU with Chengdu Hi-Tech Zone to conduct feasibility study of the Park.
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