In Focus

68% are not doing well enough in terms of navigation, design, content, and functionality.

The increased coverage will raise the proportion of fully insured depositors from 83 per cent to 91 per cent.

However, the net employment outlook of 30% is still the most optimistic outlook reported since Q3 2008.

Asia's central banks are still behind the curve but DBS is not talking crisis proportions.

The current trade financial schemes are constrained by the relatively under-developed export credit insurance market.

Singapore-based companies will be given the opportunity to expand into Asia using three strategies proposed by the government.

43% of Singaporeans think that good country leadership is a critical factor for growth.

The City for All Ages project aims to enhance the liveablitiy of the built environment, develop age-friendly solutions and services, as well as enhance the integration of services with the built environment.

Billings fell 11.9% month-on-month to $2.8 billion, according to OCBC.

Thailand topped the ranking with an overall financial literacy index of 73.9.

Development charges rates or the period from 1 March 2011 to 31 August 2011 increased by 18.4% and 10.6% for use group B1 and B2 respectively.

Business receipts improved 9.8% y-o-y in the fourth quarter of last year.

Issues raised include export incentives, differences in audited and unaudited accounts and negative EVA.

Even though the January CPI print was above the market expectations of 4.4% y-o-y, OCBC states four reasons why Singaporeans should not be alarmed.

The possible further monetary tightening by the MAS in April is seen to be favorable, OCBC said.

But, petroleum led the domestic wholesale trade to increase 7.2% q-o-q in 4Q 2010.