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Trade tensions put heat on MAS tightening
Trade tensions put heat on MAS tightening
Analysts weigh on whether trade tensions will significantly challenge policy changes or not.
Manufacturing sector is recovering amidst volatility: analysts
But global trade tensions, specifically between the US and China, dampened some of their sentiments.
UOB launches online travel marketplace
The platform uses the APIs of Agoda and Expedia for booking hotels and flights.
Grab extends insurance policy to Uber drivers and riders after acquisition
It is now expecting faster pick-ups due to combined operations.
The Tapestry sold 70% of units during launch
Early bird average selling price for the 315 units sold is $1,310 psf.
Manufacturing output up 8.9% in February
General manufacturing output dipped 6.3% due to fewer production days during the Lunar New Year.
Dairy Farm to buy 18.25% stake in top Philippine retailer for $681.93m
This will add over 1,700 stores under the company’s ownership.
Why foreign home buyers prefer Singapore over prime cities' property markets
Homes purchased by non-Singaporeans rose 63% in 2017, thanks to market recovery.
Fintech firm ayondo enters SGX Catalist board
It is the first fintech company to list in Singapore.
Daily Briefing: Uber seals deal to sell SEA operations to Grab; Company openings to boost pharma sector
And CapitaLand joins a global investor to vie for Blackstone’s IT parks in India.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 2%
Don’t expect any gains today.
Chart of the Day: Taxi growth recovers amidst rental car declines
The growth of the rental car population dipped below zero in January 2018.
ThaiBev issues $2.1b debentures to refinance Sabeco debt
Analysts think its average coupon rate of 2.83% per annum and average tenor of just over six years is attractive.
What now for Sembcorp Industries after the energy market opens?
Analysts doubt it will dent earnings, as Sembcorp Power only contributed $3.4m-$4.4m to net profit.
ST Engineering made $1b from smart city business in 2017
It is eyeing to double this in 2022 through acquisitions and organic growth.
Will Singapore be caught in the US-China trade dogfight?
The STI fell 2.3% after Trump enforced tariffs on Chinese goods over intellectual property violations.
Inflation hit 40-month high at 0.5% in February
Prices of food and accommodation rose within the month.
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