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Going global: Singapore companies to leverage on Asia’s rise
Going global: Singapore companies to leverage on Asia’s rise
Singapore targets to achieve 1,000 companies with S$100m - S$500m in revenue in a decade.
Singapore is the best market for equities in Asean
DBS says Singaporean companies can easily capitalize on rising income trends in both Asean and China.
GDP growth estimate downgraded from 5.7% to 4.5%
Financial services, transport and storage and wholesale and retail trade may remain weak in H2 2011.
Price pressure: Asian inflation to reach 4.5% in 2011
But despite downside risks, analysts expect growth to rebound during the remainder of the year, so don’t fret.
When will Tiger pounce again Down Under?
Tiger Airways' operations in Australia remain grounded until at least 11 August.
Grade A office rents up 1.5% to $10.15 per sq ft per month
Rents at OUE Bayfront and Ocean Financial Centre have edged up more than 5.0% since their TOP in 1Q11.
Good news: Fare hike won’t leave you walking after all
Public transport fares are going up but help will be extended to the needy through vouchers.
Global equities outlook ‘far from gloomy’
While the economic outlook is uninspiring, HSBC's economists are not forecasting a recession.
Tamed Tiger: More losses await, says analyst
Losses from the month-long grounding of its Australian fleet will hurt the injured Tiger even more.
Singapore is the third most expensive office location in Asia Pac
A title it holds for eight quarters in a row now as office rents rose by 6.2% to $8.90 per sq ft per month in 2Q11.
Asian credit still sound amidst shadows of European debt
But Japan is an exception, as debt problems intensified in the recent months, according to Standard & Poor’s.
Life insurance sales surge 38% in H1 2011
The industry’s new business premiums amounted to a whopping $941.5m.
Mark your calendars: Presidential election on 27 Aug
That is if more than one candidate stands nominated for election at the close of nominations on 17 August.
Report: Singapore is top office destination in Asia
Pacific Star Group rated Singapore as top destination for office property investment in Asia.
Intruder alert? Not a problem for Changi Airport
Changi Airport will now use advanced fibre sensor technology for its perimeter fence.
Private equity-backed IPO’s surge 77% to US$14b in Asia
Shanghai led PE exits in Asia with US$3.7b.
Global online consumer confidence plunges to lowest level in six quarters
And 45% of Asia Pac online consumers said they are currently in recession.
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