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ComfortDelGro's train disruption to derail its maintenance expenses
ComfortDelGro's train disruption to derail its maintenance expenses
The delay last August 17 will earn the LTA's scrutiny on the NEL's operation, warns Barclays.
Global technology M&A's down 43% to US$33.4b
The industry outpaced deal value for all industries in the first quarter of 2012 but fell behind in the second quarter.
Why Singapore's casino is not poised to repeat "Macau-Style" growth
Mass market is unlikely to be an area of significant growth but there's no way it is going to decline or show zero growth, says Macquarie.
The 6 unprofitable industries of 2Q12
Overall earnings of listed companies moderated 6% YoY dragged largely by commodities-related.
1 in 2 entry-level jobhunters expect promotion in two years
With higher income expectation comes jobseekers' desire to be managers in third year of work.
Singapore property taxes second highest among world class cities
Singapore's property tax is only £600 cheaper than Hong Kong's.
Chart of the Day: NODX up 5.8% y-o-y in July
It’s a letdown compared to the 6.6% increase in June.
Singapore super rich cited books as most favorite luxury item
More than 12% of Asian high net worth individuals intend to cut equity shares amid the volatile market but not on their investments of passions.
F&N bites Heineken's $5.59b bid
Its entire interest in Asia Pacific Breweries was sold at $53 per share.
Keppel to deliver Seafox 5 offshore wind turbine installer
Measuring 50m wide and 151m end-to-end, Seafox 5 is one of the largest and most advanced of its kind.
Singapore NODX stampedes to Asia
Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea contributed most to July's NODX growth.
NODX grew a nudge slower in July
It rose just 5.8% from 6.6% in June as non-electronic NODX mellowed.
3 reasons behind Wilmar's disappointing Q2 results
Find out why Wilmar's 2Q12 profit fell 55%.
Here's how OCBC's weak 2Q performance bolsters DBS and UOB's position
DBS and UOB hit new 52-week highs this week.
Wilmar to suffer from poor crush margins in 3Q
Good thing plantation, refining and sugar divisions are expected to do better in 2H12.
Find out why 42% home sales rebound is not surprising
It's all in the pricing, says analyst.
9 in 10 manufacturers bearish on business activity
They are blaming the Eurozone and US crisis as well as China slowdown.
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