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MinLaw's proposed bill on rental relief could hurt S-REITs' cash flow
MinLaw's proposed bill on rental relief could hurt S-REITs' cash flow
The bill has yet to clarify whether the start date is in March or April.
Singtel's profits slid 26% YoY in Q1
This is attributed to Airtel’s charges for regulatory costs.
Reduced MSCI offerings could slam SGX's FY2022 earnings: analyst
Futures movement may move to its rival in Hong Kong.
Total company dividends to drop 4.5% in 2020
UOB is expected to suspend its special dividend for 2020.
CapitaLand obtains $500m sustainability-linked bilateral loan
This brings the total funds raised to over $2.42b.
NUS raises $300m through maiden green bond
It will finance projects under its Green Finance Network.
SGX plunges most in 17 years as MSCI signs pact with HKEX
The move deals a blow to SGX, which considers the Hong Kong bourse one of its main rivals.
Chart of the Day: Far East Hospitality Trust's master leases led by fixed rents
Slow demand poses a risk to hotels receiving mainly fixed rents.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.43%
SGX saw the sharpest decline amongst top active stocks with a 11.62% contraction.
Daily Briefing: GoBear bags $24.12m from existing investors; LongHash Ventures reveals fourth cohort of startups
And Ziliqa rolls out social media initiatives to support relief efforts.
Utico lobbies to pay Hyflux creditors with equity
The initial cash offer did not gain support from creditors.
Business receipts down 1.1% in Q1
The recreation and personal services industry led the fall amongst sectors.
Stable playing field a gain for Singapore banks: report
High credit costs can be covered by profits.
Manufacturing output up 13% in April
This is largely attributed to the pharmaceuticals segment which grew 141.3%.
IEA appeals allowing on-site viewing of property units
The industry is said to suffer further losses if suspension extends beyond 2 June.
Singtel's Indian unit divests 2.75% stake for $1.63b
Bharti Group and Singtel will continue to own 56.23% in Bharti Airtel.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.22%
CityDev led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 3.66% expansion.
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