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Global ETF’s assets up by 24%
Global ETF’s assets up by 24%
The industry’s assets amounted to US$1,469 at the end of April 2011.
78% of Singapore companies plan to deploy cloud services
And a survey reveals that 47% of Singapore executives are investing on training employees to increase expertise in cloud technologies.
Poor Expats: Singapore tops Hong Kong as 3rd most expensive country in Asia for foreigners
Goods and services commonly purchased by expats now cost almost 3% more in Singapore than in Hong Kong, and it's all because of strong currency, says ECA.
Condos on sites sold at Government Land Sale 8-35% more expensive
And majority of these sites are for the mass market segment.
Mall at Marina Bay Sands may be sold as early as 2013
The potential sale could be worth as much as $4 billion.
CapitaLand completes takeover of SNC Costes K
The move allows CapitaLand to develop Ascott Arc de Triomphe Paris.
SGX offers trading of Singapore government bonds
A total of 19 SGS bond issues with maturities of two years or more totalling S$74 billion will be available for trading from July 8.
Demand for new BTO flats to rise by 2,300 as income ceiling raised to $10k
This could lead to a 6-8% decline in annual HDB resale volume.
Singapore’s amazing economy blew the gates off with 22.5% growth in Q1 2011
And the manufacturing sector is top contributor as it surged 75.4% q-o-q saar in Q1 2011.
What you need to know about GIC’s 6 new presidents
The six new men and their appointment shows a strong tilt towards property and special investments, so who are these new chiefs?
GDP growth forecast at 5-7%
Growth momentum is said to have strengthened in the first quarter.
Jobs on: Unemployment rate falls to its lowest since 2007 for residents
It declined for the resident labour force from 3.1% in December 2010 to 2.7% in March 2011.
61% of wealthy Singaporeans are cautious investors
Survey says these high net worth individuals are more concerned with preventing bad things happening than ensuring that good things happen.
Hiring in services down by 8,100
Turns out there was lower demand for workers in the hospitality-related segments in the first quarter.
Good morning Vietnam: SingPost buys 30% stake in Indo Trans Logistics Corporation
The postal company’s investment provides springboard into Vietnam and Indo-China market.
38% of Singapore companies don’t believe they should have to report CSR activities
Latin America leads the way with 53% reporting, but the Americans one of the worst at 18%.
What is Sunny Verghese planning to do with almost $1 billion?
Olam plans to raise at least $740m via share placement and offering, and half will go on acquisitions, says OCBC.
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