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Singapore ranks 2nd most free economy in the world in 2010
Singapore ranks 2nd most free economy in the world in 2010
Singapore scored 87.2 in the 2011 Index of Economic Freedom.
Construction demand to reach $28 bln in 2011
Public sector demand for construction is likely to strengthen to between $12 billion and $15 billion.
Tiger Airways profits face erosion
Despite Tiger Airway's increase of 32% in sales, Phillip Securities expects profits to erode.
US grants proxy agreement to ST Engineering's subsidiary
iDirect Government Technologies appoints proxy board to enhance VT Systems' ability to continue bringing satellite-based IP communications.
OUE launches S$1bln Multicurrency Medium Term Note Programme
Proceeds to be used for the company’s general working capital and general corporate funding.
Railway land swap brings about property development opportunities
But cooperation between Singapore and Malaysia is needed to pursue each of their respective national and economic objectives.
Singapore inflation up 1.1% in November 2010
Domestic Supply Price Index increased as a result of higher oil prices, Statistics Singapore said.
Singapore foreign investment up $8.4bn in 2010
More than $8.4 billion worth of foreign investments in the manufacturing and services sector came in for the previous year.
Singapore manufacturing sector fastest growing in Asia on 2010
In the latest year-on-year Industrial Production Index, Singapore recorded a near 40% growth, UBS said.
Singapore exports to lose steam in 2011
The rebound in trade shown in the last three months of 2010 is seen to be temporary, UBS said.
Tiger Airways passenger volume jumped 32% in 2010
From January 2010 to December 2010, Tiger Airways carried a total of 5.8 million passengers.
Singapore stock levels rose despite global destocking
Stocks of raw materials and semi-manufactured goods fell for the second quarter in 4Q10, HSBC said.
Capitaland to cash in on luxury homes market boom in 2011
The real estate company plans to launch 1,700 private homes this year and has already started marketing The Nassim and Urban Resort Condominium to its well-heeled clientele.
High profile companies kicked off SGD corporate bond issuance
SGD corporate bond issuance may impede low interest rates, according to OCBC.
Singapore foreign reserves up 3.8% in December 2010
Foreign reserves increased to US$225.75 billion in December, OCBC said.
Non-oil domestic export to ease at 10% in 2011
Ongoing Eurozone debt crisis and the lacklustre US labor market are expected to hinder the growth of Singapore's non-oil domestic export, OCBC said.
Bank loans to drop 5% in 2011
Domestic bank loans are expected to drop due to the high base and housing loan segment, OCBC said.