News
Private property prices dipped 0.1% in 1Q12
Private property prices dipped 0.1% in 1Q12
Small as this price decline estimate may be, it will be the first to hit the normally appreciating segment since 2Q09.
Why is the Outside Central Region so price resilient?
It is the only region where private property prices might still be rising, and Colliers explains why.
2012 Property Prices Outlook: It's all downhill from here
Private residentials are too expensive now for what homebuyers are willing to pay which will lead to a 5% yearly dip, says Colliers.
CIMB poised to become Asia's largest investment banking franchise
Will it be able to topple Credit Suisse as it acquires Royal Bank of Scotland?
HDB resale prices in 1Q12 the lowest in six years
Buyers wary of paying higher cash-over-valuations.
Chart of the Day: Private Residential Price Index soars high in 1Q12
Prices of residential homes have gone up more than 80% in the 1Q2012 since it reached bottom in 1Q09.
DBS to acquire Indonesia’s Danamon
The transaction will make DBS the fifth largest in Indonesia.
Risk consolidation escalates as growth bottoms out
Asian economies, including Singapore, will recover after hitting their lowest growth rates in Q1 and spur risk appetite.
Higher electric demand lifts Sembcorp Industries
Its first quarter results will see robust revenues from its utilities business, says Phillip Securities.
Frasers China privatization deal pushes through
There are two reasons why Fraser & Neave and another shareholder are buying out the subsidiary shares.
Electricity tariff to rise by 4.3% in the next three months
Not a good weekend ahead as consumers could expect $4.18 increase to electricity bill beginning this Sunday, April 1.
URA names new chairman
Goodbye Alan Chan, hello Peter Ho Hak Ean.
MAS unveils second series of native orchid collectible coins
It features this time two native orchids – Arundina graminifolia and Bulbophyllum macranthum.
Global IPO activity falls to lowest level since Q2’09
Even as first quarter was the first time that just one deal raised above US$1b since Q1’09.
Chart of the Day: Singapore industrial production
In case you’re confused about the figures, DBS provides enlightenment.
Venture Corp slowly veering to profitability: DBS
The tech firm got hammered by the Thai floods but its new product slate will fish it out of the earnings muck.
Nationwide wage consultations set for next month
The National Wages Council is convening this April to mull over Singapore wage guidelines for 2012 and 2013.
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