Markets & Investing

ASEAN to remain committed to open trade

This was stated by Minister Gan Kim Yong in the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting.

UOB subsidiaries now cross-currency dealers in China, Indonesia

This makes UOB the first Singapore bank to hold this status in both markets.  

7 in 10 Singaporeans to be 'responsible' investors after seeing pandemic effects

They are now considering ESG and sustainability as factors in investing.

SGX issues rules to allow SPAC listing

The new rules for the SPAC listing are effective starting 3 September.

SG, HK investors more cautious amidst COVID

About 69% and 62% of Singaporeans and Hong Kongers, respectively, are now investing responsively.

SG refining margins to rise to $3-$4 per barrel in 2022: Moody's

Higher vaccination rates and eased movement restrictions drive demand for transportation fuels.

Daily briefing: SGX mulls first US dollar bond; China uses coercion to back claims in disputed waters: US

And Trade and Industry Minister highlights digitalisation as critical in recovery.

ESR-REIT completes S$149.6m equity fundraising

It consists of S$49.6m preferential offering and S$100m private placement.

ESR REIT completes S$149.6m equity fund raising

It consists of S$49.6m preferential offering and S$100m private placement.

Singapore, China affirm bilateral economic ties in IPC Meeting

The two countries discussed the progress of bilateral cooperation projects and agreements. 

Nanofilm net profit slips 2.3% to S$18.1m in H1 2021

This is due to higher expenses in the new Shanghai Plant 2 and new product introduction projects.

NEA to establish green bond framework, $3b note programme

The $3b multicurrency medium note programme will finance its flagship waste management project.