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SMRT train service resumes before midnight

Passengers who were unable to complete their journeys due to the disruption can file a claim for refund.

Home prices may drop 5-10% in 2012

The rate of price increases has been slowing significantly in 2011 and will continue to do so next year.

Singapore job vacancies dip for first time since 2009

Employment figures hold up in Q3 2011 but cracks are showing as the economy sours in 2012.

Singaporeans ate out less in October

Receipts of fast food outlets, food caterers and other eating places dipped in October.

Ka-ching: Retail sales bounce back

Which sectors led the across-the-board growth in October?

Private home sales report 94% take-up rate in November

1,854 out of the 1,979 units launched were sold also reflecting 13% month-on-month increase from October’s sale.

43% of employers struggle with staff retention

So what will be the businesses' staff retention strategy in the first quarter of 2012?

Global IPO fundraising plummets 45% to US$156b in 2011

And the largest IPO in Asia this year was the US$5.5b listing of Hutchison Port Holdings on the Singapore Exchange.

Non-oil domestic exports may have dropped 1.2% in November

Even the country’s exports are showing signs of slowing down.

Stormy seas ahead: NOL may skip dividends in 2012

Full year loss awaits the shipping and logistics giant, says Phillip Capital.

What you need to know about Singapore REITs

DBS sees 3 major themes for S-REITS - so what can we expect in 2012?

Singapore fourth in Financial Development Index

Guess which topped the index, overtaking the US and the UK.

If the price is right: 71% of employees willing to move abroad

That is of course if they were paid more, amidst pessimistic business outlook for next year.

The dice will keep on rolling for AsiaPac’s gaming industry

Standard & Poor’s says growth in the gaming market is moderating, but will likely remain healthy in 2012.

Port of Singapore still world's busiest

Minister of Transport proclaims as port marks 2 billion GT milestone.

‘Tis the season to be...working?

62% of Singaporeans will work during the holidays this year, but is it worth squandering the festive season?