News
Singapore, Australia ink landmark deal to deepen economic, defense ties
It will also promote innovation, facilitate tourism.
Leading homegrown firms back new tech skills accelerator programme
It will develop sector-specific ICT skills.
Ascendas REIT’s income jumps 15.3% to $533.7m in FY16
Thanks to new acquisitions’ increased contributions.
Keppel’s Brazilian agent dodges bidding fraud charges
His relationship with Keppel is still on hold.
Oxley’s net profit more than tripled to $51.2m in Q3
Thanks to hefty disposal gains.
StarHub’s earnings jump 25.9% to $92.8m in Q1
Due to decreased expenses, higher sales.
Telco wars heat up as new MVNO unveils pricing plans
Circles.Life’s basic plan starts at $28.
Wilmar’s wilting profits may flourish back to life in FY16: report
The China oilseeds market has improved dramatically.
Chart of the Day: Mall vacancy rate hits record high as retailers exit
Island-wide vacancy hit 7.3% in Q1.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.2%
Expect a rebound today.
Daily Briefing: Singapore is unlikely tourist hotspot; Luxury home prices up 5.4%
And here’s the deal on the slash in condo prices.
Younger consumers less likely to consult estate agents for property transactions: survey
Customer satisfaction slipped in 2016.
Private sector business conditions deteriorate sharply in April as foreign demand crumbles
Output expanded at the slowest pace in almost 2 years.
F&N rolls out $70m investment to boost capacity in Malaysia
It’s to build a new PET bottle, UHT line.
Banks' profits to slide further as higher loan loss provisions bite: Moody's
O&G loans will require higher allowances.
HDB resale volume hits record high in April while prices stay flat
Over 1,800 resale flats were transacted.
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