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Ka-ching: Retail sales bounce back

Ka-ching: Retail sales bounce back

Which sectors led the across-the-board growth in October?

Private home sales report 94% take-up rate in November

1,854 out of the 1,979 units launched were sold also reflecting 13% month-on-month increase from October’s sale.

43% of employers struggle with staff retention

So what will be the businesses' staff retention strategy in the first quarter of 2012?

Global IPO fundraising plummets 45% to US$156b in 2011

And the largest IPO in Asia this year was the US$5.5b listing of Hutchison Port Holdings on the Singapore Exchange.

Non-oil domestic exports may have dropped 1.2% in November

Even the country’s exports are showing signs of slowing down.

Stormy seas ahead: NOL may skip dividends in 2012

Full year loss awaits the shipping and logistics giant, says Phillip Capital.

What you need to know about Singapore REITs

DBS sees 3 major themes for S-REITS - so what can we expect in 2012?

Singapore fourth in Financial Development Index

Guess which topped the index, overtaking the US and the UK.

If the price is right: 71% of employees willing to move abroad

That is of course if they were paid more, amidst pessimistic business outlook for next year.

The dice will keep on rolling for AsiaPac’s gaming industry

Standard & Poor’s says growth in the gaming market is moderating, but will likely remain healthy in 2012.

Port of Singapore still world's busiest

Minister of Transport proclaims as port marks 2 billion GT milestone.

‘Tis the season to be...working?

62% of Singaporeans will work during the holidays this year, but is it worth squandering the festive season?

Fears spread as private home prices face downside risks in 2012

Prices are expected to fall due to weaker economic outlook and rising new completions - but by how much?

How much salary increase will you be getting in 2012?

Don't expect too much as salary increases are expected to remain stagnant at 4.4% next year.

How will Singapore telcos fare in 2012?

OCBC expects them to put in a decent performance, as growth will be driven by an increase in mobile data usage.

97% of Singaporean executives fear an imminent recession

Concern is second highest among AsiaPac nations, above even Hong Kong's and China's.

Analyst warns investors to ‘stay selective’ on property stocks

With stocks trading at -1.5SD, DBS expects property stocks to continue to trade range bound on lack of catalysts - so which companies are the top picks?