In Focus

Tiger cancels flights as 2 airplanes suffer problems

Airline's bookings still strong despite report saying carrier has cancelled about 40 flights since September 28.

Prime rental rates flat despite tourist arrivals growth

Rents seen to increase next year as new supply in 2009 and 2010 are eventually absorbed.

Property sector showed steady growth before cooling measures

New measures force demand for resale flats to waver as third quarter unique transactions down 35%.

Office deals surge to $1.7bln in third quarter

$879.5mln DBS Towers 1 & 2 purchase by Overseas Union Enterprises propels commercial property market upswing.

Tenants bullish on Asia Pacific office property markets

Singaporeans put more emphasis on cost savings when choosing an office space than other nationalities.

Tourist arrivals to Singapore up 18% in August

14 out of 15 top markets grew in August with China, Thailand, and Vietnam as leaders.

Talent hunt drives salary increase to 15% in Singapore

Upward pressure on salaries and attrition rates as employees seek ‘greener pastures’.

Racing event brings excitement to local community

120 youths from six organisations treated to watch 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix.

Overseas job seekers revive their career in Singapore

Hays doubles staff to cater 26% increase in permanent jobs registrants and 31% in contractual positions.

MAS penalizes trading representative for false trading

Tan Tan Wee Kiat Melvin paid $50,000 and had his licence suspended for three months.

Prime retail rents stable after contracting seven quarters

Retailers and landlords becoming more optimistic behind higher GDP and tourist arrival estimates.

Property investors upbeat in non-residential sectors

Singapore's rising image as safe, liveable and vibrant city state seen to aid in investment activities.

STB kickstarts experiential learning F1 in Schools World Finals

Singapore offers holistic learning experience by enriching students beyond academic curriculum and help nurture life skills.

Flat launches and pre-sales experience Hungry Ghost effect

While figures in different areas in Singapore fell, launches up 40.5% in the Core Central Region.

August property prices escalate prior to cooling measures

Buying power and prices were increasing further as 88.2% saw median PSF price of over $1,000.

Global capital flows pick up in three sectors

Retail, hotel and industrial have been favourite sectors to invest in as investors diversify investments.