News
Tiger selects Sydney as second base in Australia
Tiger selects Sydney as second base in Australia
Tiger Australia will begin operations in Sydney starting from early Jul 2012.
OCBC Bank issues US$1b of fixed rate senior bonds
The bonds will bear interest at the rate of 1.625% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrear.
ST Engineering unit blacklisted in India
ST Kinetic is banned from doing business in India until 2022.
Healthcare Sector: Back in the limelight?
The IPOs of Khazanah’s Healthcare Holdings and Fortis Healthcare’s business trust should bring a lift to the ailing sector, says OCBC.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed March 7, 2012
The Singapore dollar was hit by investors unwinding carry trades funded by the euro.
Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed March 7, 2012
US and Europe suffered heavy losses overnight.
SingTel to juggle growth and value creation
It is keen to expand its digital services but not to the point of risking shareholders, says OCBC.
Are you also bracing for a pay freeze?
New survey shows roughly a quarter of Singaporeans do not expect any form of raise in 2012.
Temasek Holdings sells its stake in Sembcorp Marine
Temasek just bid farewell to its 3% direct stake in SMM this morning.
AsiaPac office sale prices take an ‘upbeat trend’ despite rent slowdown
Overall, the average office rent in Asia Pacific saw a marginal growth of a mere 0.3% quarter-on-quarter during 4Q 2011.
Noble Group gets A$412m in cash for Aussie merger
Noble Group will now own 13% of Yancoal Australia after its merger with Noble.
Hurrah! Lower income tax rates begin this year
And the good news doesn't stop at that as half of the 1.8m taxpayer base need not file tax returns AT ALL.
Work-life balance elusive, no thanks to technology
Nearly half of surveyed employees in Singapore say their employers expect them to be available 24/7.
Uh-oh! SIA lags behind Asian airlines in on-time arrival ratings
Singapore Airlines only ranked 11th on the list - but guess which country had the most punctual airline?
Singapore’s Feb PMI data drives ‘tentative optimism’
But just how tentative is tentative?
No more seven-day workweeks for foreign help
Foreign domestic workers will soon enjoy a mandatory weekly rest day.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues March 6, 2012
The local currency holds up against the greenback amidst the US dollar’s weakening against the EUR, GBP and JPY.
Commentary
In Asia, fintech leaders must compete on credibility
F1 on a gravel road: Why AI is still stuck in first gear
Why AI blocklists give Singapore firms a false sense of security
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?
Do Singapore workplaces mistake silence for leadership?
AI as the new competitive advantage for Singapore’s small retailers