Singapore
Tenants bullish on Asia Pacific office property markets
Tenants bullish on Asia Pacific office property markets
Singaporeans put more emphasis on cost savings when choosing an office space than other nationalities.
Customer service focus key to gain competitive advantage in Asia
Study shows Asian customers are willing to pay more for better service.
Global air passengers down 1% in August
Asia-Pacific airlines carried similar seasonally-adjusted August passenger volume as they did in January despite 6.2% demand increase.
Yongnam seals S$27.5mln contract for MRT Downtown Line 2
Company to supply, lease and install sheet piles, soldier piles and king posts.
COSCO delivers GEORGIOS P to European buyer
Delivery documents of 18.00 meters high, 32.26 meters wide, 189.99 meters long vessel signed in Dalian.
ST Aerospace to procure RSAF's 12 jet trainers
Company to undertake programme's overall management as Alenia Aermacchi provides aircrafts while Boeing supplies training system.
Singapore Airlines takes classical music to the skies
Collaboration with Unitel Classica provides passengers opportunity to watch premium classical concerts in HD.
Tourist arrivals to Singapore up 18% in August
14 out of 15 top markets grew in August with China, Thailand, and Vietnam as leaders.
STADA initiates knowledge transfer with its American counterpart
STADA-ASTD partnership supports Singapore government's aim of developing nation as Human Capital Development leader.
Sembawang Shipyard secures S$75mln FPSO conversion and uprgading contracts
Contracts include BW Genie conversion to FPU from BW Offshore and FPSO Glas Dowr upgrading.
Singapore FDI rising on both approvals and actual
HSBC noted FDI actually picked up during the financial crisis as investment in the recent integrated resort developments was realised.
SGD trading near its extreme strong end
OCBC expects the pair to see a 1.3200-1.3300 range.
CIMB Bank Singapore opens new Orchard Branch
Lender's deposit base up 222%, home loans surpassed S$1bln, 61,500 credit cards issued in first year.
Talent hunt drives salary increase to 15% in Singapore
Upward pressure on salaries and attrition rates as employees seek ‘greener pastures’.
Singapore Exchange lists Cantor Fitzgerald as trading member
Cantor Fitzgerald's 5,000 clients around the world expected to bring in new global investors to Singapore.
DBS invests S$200mln in DBS Asia Hub
Bank's multi-market strategic occupancy plan to deliver improved regional connectivity and greater customer value across Asia.
Singapore residential property price hike loses steam
Sales volume seen to decrease as sellers maintain asking prices while buyers bid for lower prices.
Commentary
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