 | 31 Dec 2008 | | Cheaper Loans For Local Businesses
Lower interest rates and loan premiums will help firms manage costs. |
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| 30 Dec 2008 | | Arts Sector To Get S$115M Over 5 Years
Plans to develop Singapore into a global arts hub by 2015. |
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| 29 Dec 2008 | | Container Traffic Down 1.5% In November 2008
Plunge in global trade cause 7-year low. |
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| 26 Dec 2008 | | Inflation Eases To 5.5% In November 2008
Lowest rate in 11 months due to falling oil prices. |
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| 24 Dec 2008 | | Tender For Sengkang Market And Food Centre
Site has 5-year leasehold, will house some 100 stalls. |
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| 24 Dec 2008 | | Record S$6.3B Spent On Research In 2007
Private sector accounts for bulk of research spending. |
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| 23 Dec 2008 | | All Builders Must Be Licenced By June 2009
Licences cover general, specialist building works in Singapore. |
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| 23 Dec 2008 | | Subsidies For In-House Worker Training
Eligible company programmes will get funding. |
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| 22 Dec 2008 | | Retail Sales Fall 6.8% In October
Weaker vehicle sales cause 6-year low. |
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| 19 Dec 2008 | | Prime Site In City Hall District For Sale
1.46-hectare site released with 99-year lease. |
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| 18 Dec 2008 | | Exports Down 17% In November 2008
Export demand drops for most markets, products. |
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| 18 Dec 2008 | | 2008 Economy Forecast Slashed To 2.2%
Worse growth of 1% predicted for 2009. |
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| 17 Dec 2008 | | Grant For Singapore-Made Xbox LIVE Games
Up to S$50,000 given for promising game ideas. |
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| 17 Dec 2008 | | Southeast Asia Nations Ink 3 Trade Agreements
Pacts cover trade in goods, investments, services. |
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| 16 Dec 2008 | | Subsidised Training For Healthcare Career Switch
Trainees get monthly allowance for 3-year course. |
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| 16 Dec 2008 | | Singapore And Gulf States Ink Trade Pact
Tariff-free access for imports and exports. |
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| 15 Dec 2008 | | Consortium Formed To Tap Middle East Market
Firms venture overseas with Government support. |
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| 15 Dec 2008 | | New Training Centre For Pre-School Education
Grants, allowances to upgrade skills or switch careers. |
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| 12 Dec 2008 | | Shipping Firms Get New Training Centre
Higher subsidies to send workers for certifiable courses. |
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| 11 Dec 2008 | | Integrated Facilities, Funds For Media Firms
Media hub will develop, market local content globally. |
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| 11 Dec 2008 | | More Construction Jobs, Training Opportunities
New schemes, resources to help firms hire and train workers. |
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| 10 Dec 2008 | | S$1M Help For Furniture Manufacturers
Subsidies to strengthen capabilities, explore opportunities. |
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| 09 Dec 2008 | | Singapore, Belgium Confirm Tax Agreement
Pact removes double taxation for income from 2009. |
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| 05 Dec 2008 | | Accreditation Scheme Rewards Firms For Good Service
Certified firms can display mark of excellence on their premises. |
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| 05 Dec 2008 | | New School To Train Professional Trainers
Courses, guidelines to increase qualified trainers. |
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| 04 Dec 2008 | | Employment Rises To 77% Despite Downturn
More females, older workers joining workforce. |
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| 04 Dec 2008 | | 11.6% Rise In Q3 2008 Service Receipts
Growth still slower compared to 2 previous quarters. |
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| 03 Dec 2008 | | November Manufacturing At 10-Year Low
Decline due to fall in new orders, electronics and employment. |
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| 03 Dec 2008 | | Singapore And North Korea Ink Trade Deals
Pacts encourage business exchanges, trade and investment. |
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| 02 Dec 2008 | | Singapore And Brazil Ink 3 Agreements
Pacts will boost trade, air services, research. |
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| 02 Dec 2008 | | Design Sector Gets S$10M Boost
More funds to help design firms survive global downturn. |
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| 01 Dec 2008 | | Prime Site In Jurong Lake District For Sale
1.9-hectare site released has 99-year leasehold. |
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| 01 Dec 2008 | | Singapore, Uzbekistan Confirm Tax Agreement
Pact abolishes double taxation for income from 2009. |
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