News
UOB's profit seen to have increased 10% in 4Q11
UOB's profit seen to have increased 10% in 4Q11
An analyst expects the bank to post a S$574m net profit when it announces its 4Q11 results on 24 February.
Which real estate sectors are hot for investors?
Retail is continuing the inroads it has made in recent years, reaching almost 30% of total transactions in 2011.
After the flood, a mass tech take-off?
Battered tech companies mired in Thai flood problems will play catch-up in 2012, says DBS.
SIA’s net profit crashes 53% to $135m in 3Q11
Rising jet fuel prices had adversely affected the group’s performance for the quarter.
StarHub’s revenue jumps 10% to S$613m in 4Q11
Nearly half a million Singapore households were taking up two or more StarHub services last year.
Will OCBC’s increased US$ trade finance loans continue?
CIMB expects a loan growth of 6% qoq despite high US$ LDR and a general scarcity of dollar deposits in the system.
Marina Bay Sands suffers same constraints of Resorts World Sentosa
Yes they are competitors, but could it be that Marina Bay Sands is also sharing Resorts World Sentosa’s woes on accommodation constraints and higher credit provisioning?
DBS seen to post S$700m net profit
But loan growth is expected to slow to 4% qoq.
Commercial insurance rates seen to surge
Rate increases of over 30% are being experienced in disaster-hit regions across Asia.
Asia Pacific airlines reported sharpest fall in airfreight in 2011
But don’t worry as this should only be temporary - find out why.
Dear SMRT, it’s not time to rejoice yet
Efforts to replace signaling system and government’s move to increase rail capacity of the CCL have no immediate financial impact.
Luxury residential prices seen to decline over the year
But average prices in Singapore remained stable for the sixth consecutive quarter despite slight rental correction.
Worst is not over for SMRT: DBS
Government regulation may add substantial burdens on operating its transport systems.
SIA Engineering to scrape 5-6% growth in next two years
Why is a crash and burn not yet in the cards for this aircraft services company?
Will Singapore’s worrying inflation remain high in 2012?
UBS gives us a breath of relief as it thinks inflation is likely to fall sharply in 2012 - but on what grounds?
Tender alert: Residential site Crystal Tower up for collective sale
The tender will close on February 27, 2012 at 12pm, so be quick.
You're fired!: Layoffs up in 2011
If you still have your job, then you’re not among the more than 3,500 workers made redundant in the fourth quarter alone.
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