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Despite poor PMI data, Singapore’s manufacturing performance has been improving in recent months, led by the volatile bio-tech and pharmaceutical sectors.

The Minister for Trade and Industry cited this as among the things Singapore needs to do for more sustainable and inclusive growth.

A filing to HKEx said no new shares will be issued as a result of the listing.

According to a survey, ‘people not taking ownership for their actions’ is the top office pet peeve for Singaporean professionals.

As Qantas is seeking to get a slice of the booming Asian aviation pie.

Mr Ravi Menon said no regulator can totally prevent misconduct but stressed MAS “will leave no stone unturned to take rigorous action” against lawbreakers.

Western clinics accounted for a significant 59.3% of the health services industry in 2010.

This aims to raise the industry’s productivity level to that of advanced economies such as Germany, Japan and the USA.

This is a 2.1% increase from 2010 due to increased number of citizens and non-residents.

As 33% of Singaporeans will most likely travel to the country in the next two years.

This is a good sign for the future of Singapore, where SMEs contribute more than 50% of GDP.

The country also clinched third place in global IT competitiveness.

Analyst pointed out that it took the North East Line three years before becoming profitable.

The airline’s progress in Indonesia is viewed positively but described as “just the start of an uphill battle”.

With the consensus forecast at 11.2%, the 21.7% expansion was a welcome surprise.

Time to get a real life as study reveals that Singaporeans spend the longest time on Facebook worldwide, averaging 38 minutes and 46 seconds per session.