» Encouraging signs of air traffic recovery but challenges exist going forward
20/11/09 13:32 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: There are encouraging signs that air traffic in Asia is starting to recover, said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA). The association's director-general was speaking at the 53rd AAPA Assembly of Presidents on Fri..

» Singapore's medtech sector to receive S$36m boost for research
20/11/09 13:22 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: Singapore's medical technology sector is getting a S$36 million boost from A*STAR and the Health Ministry. The funds are aimed at improving research and development in the sector.

» Give minority shareholders more say in choosing independent directors: experts
20/11/09 12:39 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: As part of efforts to improve corporate governance, some experts believe that minority shareholders should be given more say in the appointment of independent directors.

» Global semiconductor industry expects bright times in H1 2010
20/11/09 11:51 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: The global semiconductor industry has been enjoying a pick-up in business since the second quarter, helping to lead the worldwide economic recovery. Industry players said it is blue skies ahead, at least for the next six mont..

» Sino Grandness' IPO 2.7 times subscribed
20/11/09 11:24 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: Canned fruit and vegetable manufacturer Sino Grandness Food Industry on Friday said its initial public offering was 2.7 times subscribed.

» Recapitalisation plan is only proposal that meets funding requirements: MI REIT
20/11/09 11:05 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: The manager of MacarthurCook Industrial REIT said its recapitalisation plan is the only proposal which meets the REIT's substantial and immediate funding requirements.

» Datacraft ties up with StarHub to offer business solutions across Asia
20/11/09 10:52 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: Mainboard-listed IT services provider, Datacraft Asia, has tied up with StarHub to offer business solutions to companies across Asia.

» Olam International named Global Top Company for Leaders
20/11/09 10:49 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: Mainboard-listed Olam International has been named a Global Top Company for Leaders.

» Singapore shares close 0.10% higher
20/11/09 10:02 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: Singapore shares closed 0.10 per cent higher on Friday as the market struggled for direction amid a lack of leads, dealers said.

» Entrepreneurs need to better manage company finances, communication
20/11/09 09:43 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: Experts at an entrepreneurship conference in Singapore said at least 40 per cent of American small businesses fail because they overlooked three vital areas.

» Concerns over demand and supply of HDB flats to be raised in Parliament
20/11/09 08:07 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: Concerns over the property market will be one of the main topics to be discussed in Parliament next week.

» Otto Marine gets US$10m contract
20/11/09 07:51 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: Singapore-listed Otto Marine said one of its units has clinched a US$10 million contract for offshore seismic information gathering.

» Maybank signs policy on re-employment of older workers
20/11/09 07:38 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: Maybank Singapore and its unions – the Singapore Bank Employees' Union and the Singapore Bank Officers' Association – have signed a policy regarding the re-employment of older workers.

» CITM not allowed to be appointed as MI-REIT's manager
20/11/09 07:19 from Channel NewsAsia Singapore Business News
SINGAPORE: The Monetary Authority of Singapore will not approve Cambridge Industrial Trust Management (CITM) to be appointed as the manager of MacarthurCook Industrial REIT (MI-REIT).

» STI rises 14 points in sombre session
20/11/09 04:00 from Business Times Online - Singapore Markets
A PUSH on the three banks in relatively thin volume initially helped send the Straits Times Index up 40 points to 2,785 yesterday but afternoon concerns triggered by a firming US dollar and the associated worry over how Wall Street might re..