Singapore: An emerging destination for Indian students

April 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

The Indian student's dream foreign university is usually either from the UK or US. Other countries find it difficult to attract Indian students. Singapore, however, is trying to position itself as the destination of choice for Indian students. (read on…) – BUSINESS Related items Singapore retail industry faces challenges ahead UPDATE 1-ON THE MOVE-JPMorgan's...

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Property Buyer Mortgage Consultants Launches a Mortgage Franchise Program

April 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

Property buyer mortgage consultants launches a mortgage franchise program for entrepreneurs and senior professionals and enable them to be able to get into a proven business model that provides them an easy way to start a new revenue stream.Singapore, Singapore (PRWEB) April 15, 2012 Property Buyer Mortgage Consultants, a Singapore based property portal is...

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FMC Corporation Opens New Singapore Technical Center

April 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

FMC Corporation FMC -0.66% recently opened its new Singapore Technical Center in Singapore Science Park 2. The facility, which features a state-of-the-art food laboratory, will serve the technology and formulation needs of FMC's growing food and beverage customers in Singapore and throughout Southeast Asia (read on…) – BUSINESS Related items Fish farm eyes raising...

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Singapore Tightens Monetary Policy On Raised Inflation Forecast

April 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

The Monetary Authority of Singapore Friday tightened monetary policy in an attempt to alleviate core inflationary pressures and thereby to enhance growth. (read on…) – BUSINESS Related items Perp rush causes alarm in Singapore Singapore Signals Policy Tightening Won’t Fully Offset Prices M&L Hospitality Trusts launch IPO prospectus TEXT-Fitch:Singapore covered bonds plan positive,supply may...

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Singapore Simplifies Tax Filing Requirements for Small Businesses: GuideMeSingapore.com

April 15, 2012 | BUSINESS

GuideMeSingapore.com has learned that Singapore will soon be easing the tax filing requirements for small companies with an annual turnover not exceeding S$ 1 million.Singapore (PRWEB) April 14, 2012 Singapore’s Commissioner of Inland Revenue Moses Lee announced at an annual meeting that the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) will introduce a simplified set...

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CapitaLand confident Sky Habitat will be well received

April 15, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

SINGAPORE: The most expensive suburban condominium in Singapore, Sky Habitat, was launched on Saturday. ( the story … ) – REAL ESTATE Related items CapitaLand hires Margaret Goh as CEO of Special Projects CapitaLand's 235 properties participate in Earth Hour 2012 CapitaLand completes acquisition of Innov Tower, Shanghai CapitaLand still bullish on China investments...

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IDA Singapore drafts 4G plans

April 14, 2012 | TELECOM

Singapore's telecom regulator has issued a consultation paper for the city-state’s 4G plans on the 1800-MHz, 2.3-GHz and 2.5-GHz bands. ( more here … ) – TELECOM Related items Delhi – [ Min 28 °C Analysis: Facebook can't take Asian growth for granted SingTel bags deals to provide 'cloud' to Singapore gov't China Mobile...

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Business leader Barnett off to Indonesia

April 14, 2012 | BUSINESS

Auckland's economy will be the focus for business leader Michael Barnett as he heads to Indonesia today. (read on…) – BUSINESS Related items Kulicke & Soffa to Further Strengthen its Presence in Asia with the Expansion of its Singapore Global Headquarters Peru leader set for key Asia trip Singapore axes residency scheme for wealthy...

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STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Index up, Keppel Corp outperforms

April 14, 2012 | NEWS

Singapore shares rose for the second straight day, with theworld's largest rig builder Keppel Corp Ltd a standout gainer after winning a $4.1 billion deal, while Australianconstruction and engineering … (read on…) – NEWS Related items STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Index up from 4-month low, outlook weak STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Index edges up by midday STOCKS NEWS...

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SINGAPORE ECONOMY REGISTERS MODEST GROWTH IN FIRST QUARTER THIS YEAR

April 14, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE, April 13 (Bernama) — The Singapore economy registered a modestgrowth in the first quarter of this year. Based on advance estimates, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) saidthe economy grew by 1.6 per cent on a year-on-year basis, compared to 3.6 percent in the previous quarter. Nevertheless, it said the growth momentum...

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Singapore economy speeds up in Q1

April 14, 2012 | ECONOMY

Singapore's economy grew 9.9 percent in the first three months of 2012, leading the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) to raise its inflation forecast for the year to between 3.5 and 4.5 percent, from the current 2.5 to 3.5 percent. ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Singapore economy grew 1.6% in...

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Singapore registers modest Q1 GDP growth

April 14, 2012 | ECONOMY

SINGAPORE, April 13 (Bernama) — The Singapore economy registered a modest growth in the first quarter of this year. Based on advance estimates, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said the economy grew by 1.6 per cent on a year-on-year basis, compared to 3.6 per cent in the previous quarter. ( more here...

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Singapore economy grows in Q1, avoids recession

April 14, 2012 | ECONOMY

* Q1 GDP up 9.9 pct s/adj q/q annualised vs concensus of+7.0 pct * Q1 GDP up 1.6 pct y/y vs consensus forecast of +1.1 pct SINGAPORE, April 13 (Reuters) – Singapore's Ministry ofTrade and Industry released … ( more here … ) – ECONOMY Related items Singapore Q1 GDP +1.6 pct Y/Y, financial...

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Chongqing operations not affected by recent political drama: CDL China

April 14, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

SINGAPORE: CDL China, City Developments' property development arm in China, has said that the recent political drama in the country has not affected its strategy nor its property operations in the city of Chongqing. ( the story … ) – REAL ESTATE Related items Drop in rental income hurt City Developments' net profit Singapore...

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UPDATE 1-Singapore ups inflation outlook, tightens policy

April 14, 2012 | REAL ESTATE

* MAS to let currency appreciate at slightly faster pace * Singapore 2012 inflation outlook range raised to 3.5-4.5pct * Q1 GDP grew s/adj, annualised 9.9 pct after contraction inQ4 SINGAPORE, April 13 … ( the story … ) – REAL ESTATE Related items UPDATE 1-Singapore home prices suffer 1st quarterly drop in 3...

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Employment pool lagging in talent and numbers?

April 14, 2012 | BUSINESS

SINGAPORE – Has last year's tight labour market – unemployment stood a 14-year low of 2 per cent – soaked up all the good men and women, with only mediocre pickings left for employers looking to hire? ( more here … ) – OPPORTUNITY Related items Singapore’s economy rebounds in Q1 On Entering The...

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Emerald Square, London officially launches in Singapore

April 14, 2012 | BUSINESS

Renowned property developer St James Group today launched its newest development — the Emerald Square (pictured) in Roehampton, South West London, at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. ( more here … ) – OPPORTUNITY Related items Fish farm eyes raising food fish supply Redeveloping Old Klang Road Additional Funding to Help Singapore SMEs Regroup and...

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Singapore Stock Market May Challenge Resistance At 3,000 Points

April 14, 2012 | FINANCE

The Singapore stock market has alternated between positive and negative finishes through the last five trading days, since the end of the two-day slide in which it had given away more than 30 points or 1 percent. The Straits Times Index settled just below the 2,980-point plateau, and now analysts are forecasting continued strength...

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