News
NODX reversed decline with 2.4% growth in December
NODX reversed decline with 2.4% growth in December
Non-electronic NODX growth sped up to 11.5%, boosted by non-monetary gold.
Pan Ocean invests $182.86m in medium-range tankers
The first vessel is expected to be delivered on 30 June 2021.
Singapore's fixed asset investments hit $15.2b in 2019
Large manufacturing investments came from semiconductor and energy companies.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.65%
Singtel led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 2.15% expansion.
Chart of the Day: Investments in office developments soared 62% to $7.6b in 2019
The capital value of Grade A offices climbed 3.9% to $2,518 psf.
Nominations are now open for SBR Technology Excellence Awards
Deadline of entries is on 27 March 2020.
Top ten agriculture and F&B stocks averaged total return of 13% in 2019
ThaiBev led the ten with a 49% total return.
How Ai Palette can solve the FMCG scene's multi-billion problem
Success rate of FMCG product launches is less than 10%, incurring a US$40b annual loss globally.
This dental tech startup offers invisible braces
Prices are said to be 70% cheaper than regular ones braces.
SIA Group's passenger load factor rose 2.6 ppt to 87.6% in December
This was led by Singapore Airlines' PLF as it climbed 2 ppt to a record-high of 87.5%.
SPH prices 10-year US$500m notes at 3.2%
It will be used for financing its general working capital.
Frasers Commercial Trust NPI grew 26% to $26.7m in Q1
Higher rental income from China Square Central and Alexandra Technopark drove its growth.
SGX RegCo proposes to require listed firms to have a Singapore-registered auditor
The regulator aims to strengthen auditor accountability and investor confidence.
CapitaLand wins tender to operate Bugis Village and Bugis Street
The award has an initial tenancy term of three years.
MAS, ACRA launches scheme to help fund managers cover investment funds
Fund managers can now incorporate or re-domicile VCCs online.
Hyflux applies for another debt moratorium extension
The hearing is scheduled on 29 January 2020.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.41%
OCBC Bank saw the sharpest decline amongst top active stocks with a 1.08% decline.
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