News
Chart of the Day: Private consumption to see modest uptick in 2017
On the back of real wage growth.
Daily Briefing: Singapore, Malaysia seek sound agreement on HSR; Singapore has the highest built asset income per capita in Asia
And here are perfect gifts for 10 types of Singaporeans.
DBS axes 12 brokerage staff as trade volumes slump
But they will be redeployed within the bank.
Why Grab is a cheaper option in Singapore
It appears to be the cheaper option for 5km and 20 km travel.
Transport engineering drags manufacturing output in October
It showed a 26.9% contraction in the said month.
StarHub unveils overseas data plan for postpaid subscribers
A 2GB data plan is for $15.
OUE to circulate notes under a $3b multicurrency debt programme
HSBC and OCBC are appointed as arrangers and dealers.
Fraser and Neave acquires remaining stakes in Yoke Food Industries
Total purchase price sits at $7.5m.
Venture Corp to reap yields as USD gains strength
Around 90% of its revenue are denominated in USD.
Singapore women lead labour force participation boost
Uptick in female employment offset decrease in males.
S-REITs to stay resilient should interest rate spike: MAS
Median ICR will remain at 4 times after raising interest rates by 3%.
Upcoming retail stores step up technology adoption
OUE Downtown Gallery and SingPost Centre are introducing new initiatives.
Perennial, SPH increase stake in Chinatown mall by 60%
The total deal is worth $92.6m.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.86%
But limited upside is expected today.
Chart of the Day: Transport cost eases further to 0.2% in October
It has posted a small drop since August.
Daily Briefing: MAS maintains cautious stance on property market; More foreigners buying homes in Singapore
And here are the best places in Singapore to shop for groceries.
Commentary
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