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Press releases

• 16/05/2008 28% of businesses in Singapore have measures to accommodate whistleblowers, but 72% still lack it

  A balance of 28% of privately held businesses (PHBs) in Singapore reported having measures in place to accommodate potential whistleblowers in the organisation, compared to the East Asia (excluding mainland China) average of 29%.

• 02/04/2008 Increasing rates in staff turnover drive privately held businesses in Singapore to take a different approach to staff retention

  A balance of 78% of privately held businesses (PHBs) in Singapore reported increased staff costs, with China leading the list at 91%, compared to a global average of 63%

• 07/01/2008 Singapore companies remain optimistic about economy in spite of global financial turmoil and economic uncertainties

  84% of businesses in Singapore display continued confidence in country’s economy

• 28/11/2007 Singapore manufacturers views globalisation as an opportunity for future growth and development

  Asian manufacturers performing better than those of developed economies

• 28/08/2007 AIM tops amount of funds raised for second year running

  In Asia Pacific, SESDAQ attracted 3 companies in the first half of 2007

• 25/07/2007 One out of five private businesses in Singapore to change hands in the next decade

  Expectation of ownership change in private businesses in Singapore doubles as compared to 2005

• 28/06/2007 Singapore sees the least red tape: most friendly landscape for businesses

  Singapore has lowest level of red tape – the biggest frustration to global businesses for fifth year running

• 29/05/2007 Seven in ten Singapore business leaders are more stressed compared to previous year

  Singapore business leaders have a 54-hour work week

• 08/05/2007 Businesses to lose competitiveness if no action is taken to combat environmental issues

  Raw material and energy costs increasing pressure on global business

• 28/03/2007 Singapore has one of the highest number of super growth companies in the world

  Singapore ranked 9th up from 17th last year, in the Grant Thornton International Super Growth Index

• 08/03/2007 Two-thirds of Singapore businesses have women in senior management

  Only a fifth (21%) of senior positions in management are occupied by women

• 15/02/2007 Simplified International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for non-publicly accountable entities

  International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) today (15 February) issues proposed new IFRS for non-publicly accountable entities or small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

• 06/02/2007 Singapore is one of the top exporters to the world's fastest growing economies

  Export figures to India and China growing at an exponential rate

• 10/01/2007 Global business abuzz with optimism for 2007

  Asia continues to be driver of global confidence; Singapore fourth overall

• 17/08/2006 AIM continues to dominate new listings for fast growing companies

  In Asia Pacific, SESDAQ continues to grow but at a slower pace than Mothers Market and MESDAQ

• 29/05/2006 International Business Owners Survey 2006 Findings

  Businesses in Singapore to employ more

• 16/05/2006 Latest International Survey shows Singapore is the easiest place to do business

  Regulation/red tape is cited as the most significant constraint to business expansion globally, is the lowest in Singapore

• 10/04/2006 China's business owners most optimistic in the world about growth prospects in 2006

  Worries start to show about domestic competitiveness and availability of capital to continue international expansion

• 14/03/2006 Percentage of 'Super-Growth' companies in Singapore falls from 11% to 10%

  Italy, Russia and Turkey come bottom; Greece shows sharpest fall

• 20/02/2006 Singapore business owners are amongst most stressed globally with two thirds (67%) experiencing increased stress

  Six (57%) out of ten business leaders around the world more stressed than a year ago

• 05/01/2006 Continued business confidence in Singapore, regional economies strong, UK and US businesses cautious

  Singapore businesses display continued confidence in economy