Singapore
Government redefines SME
Government redefines SME
From 1 April 2011, SMEs in Singapore will be defined as businesses with annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million or no more than 200 staff.
Government launches online assesment tool
The tool will help an SME to diagnose its productivity performance and pin-point the gaps to address.
13% average bonus increase last year failed to satisfy Singapore finance sector professionals
While 53% of those surveyed reported that their bonus was higher than in 2009, only 45% of respondents indicated they were satisfied with their bonus.
One Finlayson Green sold for this year's highest per square foot price of $2,520
The building was sold at $227 million or $2,360 per sq ft on the strata area.
DHL named Mark Lau as first global head of retail sector business
Mark Lau was promoted to pioneer Singapore-based role as DHL Global Forwarding restructures consumer sector worldwide.
Freehold seven-storey office building at 22 Martin Road up for sale
Sitting on a freehold land of approximately 11,473 sq ft, the 10-year-old development has a gross floor area of some 34,556 sq ft.
Singapore gaming market almost inflation-proof:Moody's
The current inflationary environment with strong economic growth will not adversely affect gaming operators in Macau, Singapore, and Malaysia.
Boss, the plane! : Funtasy Island ready to take on Sentosa with a 20 minute ride from Harbourfront
Funtasy Island Resort is 16 kilometres from the Vivocity Shopping Center, Singapore and only 20 minutes away by ferry from the Harbourfront, Singapore.
Inflation impact on Asian corporates is limited:Moody's
Moderately higher inflation is credit negative, but will not exert rating pressure on most Asian corporates in the near term.
Mapletree puts $1bn IPO plans on hold
Mapletree Investments has postponed its planned commercial REIT IPO due to volatile markets arising from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Singapore Changi Airport registered 3.39mn passenger movements in February 2011
Passenger traffic was boosted by strong travel demand over the Lunar New Year holiday which this year was spread over a long weekend.
Singaporeans to receive refund for 2011 RTV license fees
Some 1.1 million cheques will be mailed in batches to households, non-residential TV licensees, vehicle owners and dealers.
Commercial landlords to benefit from strong recovery in capital values
Prime Grade A office rents have continued to inch up in recent months, albeit at a slightly moderated pace.
Singapore auditor oversight system recognised as equivalent to the European Union
Singapore is amongst the first batch of ten countries, including Australia, Canada and the US, to gain this recognition.
Singaporean banks to benefit from Enhanced Deposit Insurance
The revised deposit insurance scheme would insure in full 91% of the expanded insured depositor base.
7 in 10 corporate websites not good enough for job seekers
Most companies are at risk of losing young talent, according to the survey by SHRI commissioned by StepStone Solutions.
Industrial production may have improved to 12.2% in February 2011
This is a slight increase from 10.5% yoy in January 2011 since the upside is limited given ongoing weakness in demand.
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