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Firms gloomier on outlook
Most companies have grim sentiments on upcoming months.
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Local SME opens 2nd centre
Logistics company Air Market Express opens warehouse at Loyang Lane, amid the economic slump. -ST
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Firms still finding it hard to get loans: MPs
Many banks unwilling to grant credit, even to firms in good standing.
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Sunshine Empire chief on 20 charges
He and three others are accused of running a fraudulent scheme. |
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Malay chamber can mentor SMEs
Enterprise centre beefs up advisory services to help during recession.
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Johor out to stimulate CIQ-hit businesses
Plans would help businesses and residents to adapt to a new environment. -The Star/ANN
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Confidence of CEOs in region takes a beating
Less than a third upbeat about business outlook for coming year: Survey.
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Why Jobs Credit must be for all firms
Limiting beneficiaries would damage S'pore's image as a pro-business hub in the long-term. |
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Emerging Enterprise 2009 awards launched
The winners will receive a comprehensive package that focuses on capability building.
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SingTel eyes more acquisitions
No big rush but it is keen to increase its stake in its associate companies if the price is right. -Reuters
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SMEs get $200m fund to Build businesses
Money can be used to fund range of projects for SMEs.
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Government gives export trade a boost
Insurance premium subsidies to cover $4 billion worth of trade revenues. |
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Liang Court shops hit as Japan expats exit
Customer base shrinking as more Japanese families leave due to downturn.
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CashCard tapping on heartland business
Wireless equipment in suburbs enable customers to pay for everyday items. |
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Blogshop boon for young mothers
Net-savvy women are running online ventures to earn money without missing kids' best years.
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Low company taxes, but Singapore not a tax haven
Low corporate tax does not mean no corporate tax. -ST |
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S'pore will spring back
It will do so when the US shows signs of recovery, says Philip Yeo at Sicci dialogue. -tabla!
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SMEs welcome Budget help but have concerns
Issues on how benefits will filter down addressed at two seminars. |
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Spring stepping up efforts to help viable SMEs
However, businesses must realise that govt support is not an entitlement.
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Former MD of chip recycler slapped with 14 years' jail
Ang Ah Peng ran a massive scam at EC-Asia International. -BT |
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Getting more lenders on board
Citi among those keen to take part in govt-backed loan schemes for firms -ST
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$123m to help smaller firms grow abroad
Money to be used for training and to identify export strategies and markets. |
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Employers won't have to pay tax on Jobs Credit
But if employers pass on the grant to their employees, the extra income then becomes taxable.
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'Incubators' get $30m
Programmes could include helping start-ups to access local or foreign markets, platforms for raising funds, qualified management or mentors, infrastructure and shared services. -ST
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Two-year term and $1.5m penalty imposed on GST cheat
UTE accountant made false entries in GST returns 40 times.
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Retailers appealing for GST cut
SRA intends to 'keep trying' to appeal for GST cut to encourage spending. -ST |
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A*Star unit eyes angel investors to fund start-ups
Exploit Technologies wants to step up efforts to woo stock market-wary investors. -BT
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Managing through the downturn
How CFOs are helping their companies to weather the economic storm. -BT |
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Companies Act to get makeover to keep it moving with the times
Comittee to explore revisions to keep corporate regulations relevant in changing times. -BT
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Diversify and conquer
Fish & Co. now offers fast food and Donut Factory is into fusion cuisine. -myp |
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Falling local sales worry Malaysia SMEs
Some are seeing orders shrink by as much as 80%. -BT
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Bargain stores boom in downturn
Shops selling cut-price goods benefit as consumers seek value buys and rentals drop. |
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Tong Garden siblings fight over $2m 'loan'
Yet another dispute in snacks firm founder's family lands in court.
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More moves to help companies raise cash
Further measures such as relaxed regulations around stocks and shares will help companies raise funds. -ST |
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Gyms in good shape amid lean times
Memberships shoot up as more people turn to exercise to relieve stress. -ST
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A*Star's aerospace R&D scheme draws 16 companies
Aerospace initiative confident of having 25 members by next year. -ST |
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Departures at Dempsey
Five of the original tenants at Dempsey are moving to Tan Boon Liat Building in Outram Road. They leave with memories of a quieter, more idyllic time on the hill before the F&B outlets came. -BT
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Getting new tenants not a problem
65 per cent of retail tenants are staying, and new tenants will be attracted to single-digit rental rates. -BT |
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How the Budget helped one company
Singapore's aggresive measures in budget can help companies scale back on costs while saving jobs. -ST
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Doctors don't ask about workplaces
Socso members lose out on payments, pensions and medical aid because doctors fail to link medical problems to their jobs. -NST
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Zipping ahead in lean times
Tailors and cobblers enjoying more business as people become thrifty. -ST
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Sizzle goes out of Western food stalls
About 130 stalls have shut down as price-conscious diners switch to cheaper local fare. -ST |
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Boost for firms venturing abroad
To address lack of financing options, higher counter-party risk, IE S'pore has beefed up its aid schemes. -BT
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DBS sets up $153m fund to invest in China
Private equity fund to be put into promising firms that could eventually be listed. -ST |
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Safety set to pay off for SMEs
Discounts on work-injury insurance premiums for firms with good bizSAFE records. -ST
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Electronics output short-circuited in January
It fell 43% as part of record 29% plunge in industrial output. -BT |
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S'pore is tops in industrial competitiveness
Ireland and Japan came in second and third, according to a UN survey. -BT
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Abbott piles on the investments
Another US$20 million to be invested on top of US$300 million factory. -BT |
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Companies here stepping up to sponsor YOG
Changi Exhibition Centre among first to commit to being a sponsor. -BT
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