>> ASIAONE / BUSINESS / NEWS / SME CENTRAL / ARCHIVE
2008 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
2007 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Disputed Korean rocks bring banking, ring tones
It has turned into a marketing opportunity for South Korean business tapping into patriotic fervour.
Japanese firm paid almost $1M a year to win ODA projects in Southeast Asia
PCI, a Tokyo-based major consulting firm, is at the center of a bribery scandal. -The Daily Yomiuri
Competition watchdog wants fees guidelines for property agents removed
Currently, the Institute of Estate Agents generally recommends a 2 per cent commission for estate agents. -ST
5 firms awarded $500,000 grants to develop elderly-friendly products
The products include a robot which detects smoke and can alert others of a fall, and an alarm that can put the aged person in touch with an operator.
Firms to get one ID for all govt dealings
Move will streamline way businesses and organisations deal with public agencies.
2008 growth to be 4% - 5%: MTI
S'pore's Ministry of Trade and Industry has narrowed the forecast range for 2008's economic growth from 4% - 6% to 4% - 5%.
Why must we pay & pay?
Furore at Commercial Affairs Dept: KTV pub owners who pay up to $30,000 yearly to licensing agency now told to pay composers too.
Govt to share burden with family friendly employers
MOM & MCYS will make a special effort to recognize and thank these employers.
S'pore firms could be more charitable
Corporate giving is still new while sums donated are small, says study.
Private dating agencies get $4m boost for activities
The first batch of accredited agencies is likely to be announced in October.
Fraudsters use women to obtain contracts
Guest relations officers are hired to seduce male decision-makers for govt contracts and licenses. -NST
Two directors convicted of not paying salaries
67 cleaners were unpaid. -AsiaOne
Move to lower contractual age
Singapore's government has proposed lowering the age of from 21 years to 18. -ST
Karaoke blues
Operators hit with extra payments for copyrights.
Confusion over music rights
Karaoke operators, who paid for music use, were said to have violated laws. -myp
Wanted: Views on eateries, pubs
URA seeks public views on businesses located in non-HDB private shophouses near residential estates. -AsiaOne
Rising costs hit Hari Raya bazaar
Fewer vendors sign up as rents rise by up to 25% to cover organisers' higher costs; 80 stalls not taken up.
New logo, still fair prices
A new logo, framed by the NTUC's new 'U', signifies the cooperative's close relationship with the labour movement.
M'sian's $500,000 stuck in S'pore banks
His accounts were frozen after he was drawn into the protracted saga involving ex-Citiraya boss Ng Teck Lee, who has skipped town with US$51 million. -TNP
Missing boss, missing millions
Citiraya's boss is suspected to be the mastermind of a multimillion dollar scam, and is now on the run.
 
We welcome contributions, comments and tips.
a1admin@sph.com.sg
   

Search: