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Local SMEs struggle even as bigger firms fare better: DP Info

SINGAPORE'S top 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are facing drops in their revenue, with a growing number even falling into the red. ...

Government & Economy

Malaysia tycoon Krishnan to help 1MDB repay RM2b loan: sources

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Government & Economy

Japan's factory output rises 1% in December

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Companies & Markets

Singtel in tie-up with Sony Pictures, Warner Bros to offer video services in Asia

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Government & Economy

Forest City: Healthy foreign investment or blight on Iskandar?

Government & Economy

Taiwan Q4 preliminary GDP up 3.17% on year, 2014 growth fastest in three years

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China overtakes US as world's top investment magnet

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13,000 hipsters rock to Laneway 2015

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Nerve and sinew
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EU tries rebooting the economy
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Companies & Markets

Ascott makes first foray into Turkey
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Transport

Delhi Uber passenger who alleges driver rape sues in US
7:11 AM

Changi Airport handles record 54.1m passengers in 2014
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SMRT Q3 earnings up 58.4% at S$22.6m
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Real Estate

Ascott makes first foray into Turkey
9:39 AM

99.co gets Series A funds, expands scope
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Higher Optus Centre valuation boosts AA Reit's Q3 DPU
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Banking & Finance

No growth in bank lending in December: MAS
10:36 AM

Ponzi schemer gets 25 years in jail for US$105m fraud
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Ringgit, Korean won hit lows, Sing$ rebounds
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Energy & Commodities

Malaysia short sellers target record equity rally
5:50 AM

Oil prices seen recovering in H1 this year
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Iron ore prices at new 5-1/2 year low as rout takes hold
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Technology

Reddit reveals requests for user data by outside agencies
6:50 AM

Amazon surprises with US$214m quarterly profit
6:45 AM
Google takes hit on slower-than-expected growth
6:40 AM

Consumer

Alibaba's Q3 profit misses estimates
5:50 AM

McDonald's CEO Don Thompson leaving after tumultuous run
5:50 AM
New McDonald's boss has the right ingredients
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Government & Economy

Malaysia tycoon Krishnan to help 1MDB repay RM2b loan: sources
10:17 AM

Life & Culture

Smithsonian envisions a London presence
6:58 AM

Singapore Open returns after 3-year hiatus
5:50 AM
Singapore hosts SEA Games on S$324.5m budget
5:50 AM

Views From The Top

Busting graft: Tone from the top is key
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CEOs' Budget wish-list
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Looking ahead
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Young Investors' Forum

Invest Carnival for investors to get a headstart
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The bull case for oil
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Dealing with smaller board lot sizes
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Dining Out

Functional, with down to earth prices
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Original spin on high-style dining
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High-end vibes but needs market focus
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SME

Singapore's top 1,000 companies see 11.3% compounded annual revenue growth in 5 years
3:28 PM

Local food firms take to R&D
5:50 AM
Creating a good PDPA compliance framework
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Executive Money

Why investors are paying borrowers
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When bad news is good news for Chinese assets
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Threadneedle plans new funds in Singapore, HK
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The Raffles Conversation

The brainy communicator
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BoJo, bona fide politician
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Empowering the young
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Wealth

Swiss watch industry in shock
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Brokers' take
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How China's 'new normal' affects investors
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Joy ride
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Bringing the Ascot experience to S'pore
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From world-class races to heart-racing pageants
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Weekend Living

New foodie hotspots
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Out with golf range, in with hip new hangout
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Spoilt for choice in Kallang
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Breaking News

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No growth in bank lending in December: MAS

10:17 am

Malaysia tycoon Krishnan to help 1MDB repay RM2b loan: sources

9:55 am

Hong Kong: Stocks open 0.53% higher

9:53 am

China: Shares higher in morning trade

9:39 am

Ascott makes first foray into Turkey

9:32 am

China's 2014 fiscal revenue up 8.6% year on year

SINGAPORE'S MONETARY POLICY

How Singapore's monetary policy works

The Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) goal is to ensure price stability as a basis for sustainable economic growth.

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Government & Economy

Local SMEs struggle even as bigger firms fare better: DP Info

Government & Economy

Forest City: Healthy foreign investment or blight on Iskandar?

Government & Economy

Subsidies for first 2 years of MediShield Life scheme increased

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