News
Struggling F&B operators bear the brunt of costly labor crunch
Struggling F&B operators bear the brunt of costly labor crunch
Unit labour costs rose 4.4% in Q3.
Singapore’s transport system hailed as one of the world’s best infrastructure projects
Developing countries should take a leaf from the republic’s book.
Catalist-listed firms raise record-breaking $284.7m in 2014
There were 15 IPOs on the Catalist this year.
Tax exemption for SMEs urged in 2015 budget
Banks should give out more loans to SMEs.
Ditch REIT stocks in 2015, investors told
REITs have no earnings growth next year.
Housing loan growth crashed to seven-year low in October
Don’t expect a turnaround next year.
Risks intensify for SREITs as interest rates rise
Organic growth is unlikely next year.
Widening corruption probe at Sete-Brasil impairs Sembcorp Marine operations
Order flows likely to slow.
OUEHT to acquire Crowne Plaza Changi and Crown Plaza Changi Extension for a total of $495m
Upon completion of both projects.
Chart of the Day: Singapore businesses fail to weather cash-flow drought
Amid falling demand for products and services.
Daily Briefing: Private home vacancy may soon reach 10%: EcoHouse investors meet with lawyers
And find out why you hear marbles bouncing at your HDB.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.3%
A pullback is likely today.
Paycheck to paycheck: Why Singaporeans are struggling to save for retirement
Singapore lags behind neighbors when it comes to retirement savings.
Banks’ non-performing loans ticked up as ultra-rich homeowners default
Outstanding housing loans grew 6% in September.
Real income growth drops to a measly 0.4% in 2014
It was weighed down by higher inflation.
Port operators shun mega-carriers on back of crippling construction costs
These ships are draining public funds.
Luxury condo prices inched up 0.6% in October
Following a 0.6% decline in September.
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