News
What crisis? Over 7 out of 10 firms still bullish on Singapore economy, says HSBC
Companies are upbeat on their trade outlook.
Here’s why REITs make great choices as market jitters escalate
They offer the best of worlds, analysts say.
SPH braces for even lower earnings as companies slash advertising budgets
Print ad growth will slip on back of sluggish GDP figures.
Petra warns of loss in Q3 after settling legal spat with Barry Callebaut
It will book a one-time charge of US$19.4m.
SingTel closes US$770m Trustwave acquisition deal
The total deal price was trimmed by US$40m.
SembCorp Marine seals US$1b North Sea contract
Gains are not expected to kick in until next year.
Industrial development charge rates trimmed for the first time in a decade
As industrial production grinds to a halt.
Chart of the Day: Strained telcos grapple with steadily dwindling earnings
Who was the best performer in H1?
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.2%
Expect more losses today.
Daily Briefing: How RMB devaluation affects Singapore; Six ways to escape the rat race
And 3 major traits of a money monk.
Department store closures to abate as labour woes stabilise
Occupancy costs have already peaked.
More pain ahead for the Straits Times Index after painful August sell-down
Gains will be limited as uncertainties mount.
IHH Healthcare buys 73% stake in Global Hospitals for $274m
It has over 1,100 operational beds in India.
GuocoLand to reap hefty gains from back-to-back divestments in FY16
Overseas deals will boost growth.
Bank lending grows in July as property loans tick up
Total loans rose to $610b.
How will the massive Mitsubishi deal affect Olam?
Its share price is unlikely to jump further.
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