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Companies downbeat about 2017 prospects: SBF survey
A survey has found that there is a noticeable disconnect between the government's push for firms to transform as the economy restructures, and how firms are responding to, and implementing these efforts.
Singapore Changi Airport's passenger movements in Nov up 3.2% from a year ago
Singapore Changi Airport handled 4.78 million passenger movements in November, up 3.2 per cent from a year ago.
Prices of completed non-landed units slip 0.7% in Nov: NUS
Prices of completed private apartments and condominiums slipped 0.7 per cent in November from a month ago.
Region's private equity deals in Q3 2016 outstrip total investment in H1 2016
Private equity (PE) players have been investing more across South-east Asia in the third quarter of 2016, outstripping the total investment in the region in the first half of the year, with a majority of the total capital going into two ride-hailing applications focusing on Indonesia.
Construction firm LQS Construction is suing energy services provider Mencast Holdings and its wholly owned subsidiary Mencast Marine (MMPL) for S$3.3 million, the alleged balance related to a contract for the construction of an office building.
Swissco unit receives notice of appointment of receivers for vessel
A step-down subsidiary of Swissco Holdings Limited, Liftboat 1 International, has received a notice of appointment of receivers over its vessel Jinshan 1, the company's interim judicial managers announced on Wednesday.
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Singapore shares close 0.4 per cent up on Wednesday
Singapore stocks ended 0.4 per cent higher on Wednesday, with the Straits Times Index advancing 12.54 points to 2,898.3.
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Economy & Policy
Singapore’s inflation eases more than expected in March, with headline inflation at 2.5-year low
8 in 10 firms in S-E Asia, Greater China positive about business environment: UOB survey
Flexi-work request guidelines not meant to prescribe blanket outcomes for employers or influence hiring of workforce: SNEF
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