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Fragrance Group lists Global Premium Hotels at S$0.26 per share

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GPH plans to add 200-300 rooms within 1-2 years of listing and is committed to an 80% payout of its FY12 net earnings. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Fri April 27, 2012

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The local currency hit a six-month high against the US dollar before sitting at $1.2415. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Fri April 27, 2012

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Firmer opening is expected for the STI, although gains are likely to be limited. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs April 26, 2012

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The Singapore dollar is trading at $1.2435 with inflation figures supporting the local currency’s appreciation. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs April 26, 2012

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Signs point to a stronger opening for the STI following Nikkei’s positive start and the rally of US markets. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 25, 2012

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Recent inflation data pushed the local currency to trade at $1.2461. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 25, 2012

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Analysts expect firmer opening for the STI following positive news from the US and Nikkei’s strong start. Read ››

Time to get out of shipping?

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Signs point to share prices tumbling down and investors are advised to plan fast exit strategies. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues April 24, 2012

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The Singapore dollar sits at US$1.2480, and MAS wants to appreciate the local currency amidst high inflation. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Tues April 24, 2012

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Bad economic news from Europe and disappointing company earnings reports from the US are not likely to provide inspiration in local trading. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 23, 2012

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The local currency is trading at $1.2489 and may be swayed by forthcoming consumer prices data. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 23, 2012

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Corporate earnings beat analysts’ expectations and lifted US markets, while the IMF pledged an extra US$430 billion to help fight the debt crisis in Europe. Read ››

STI ends week on a flat note

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It dipped again below 3,000 points but what shielded property stocks after grim news of falling home sales? Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Fri April 20, 2012

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The local currency held steady against the US dollar, trading at $1.2511. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Fri April 20, 2012

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The STI may find itself struggling following bad news both from the US and Japan. Read ››

Genting Singapore perpetual bond listed on SGX

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Its $500 million securities is the first issuance for the casino operator and resort developer. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs April 19, 2012

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Sitting at $1.2525, the local currency slipped against the US dollar following losses both in Europe and on Wall Street. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs April 19, 2012

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After breaking through the 3000 level, the STI is set for some downside following retreat on Wall Street and Nikkei’s poor start. Read ››

CapitaMall Trust yields S$76.6m distributable income

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Atrium@Orchard's enhancement works are also paying off with occupancy improved to 96%. Read ››

Hotel owners happy in Singapore?

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They must be with revenue per available room up more than 19% in January and February. Read ››

Singapore Exchange's net profit rose by 16%

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The S$77.8m reported income lagged just a little behind the consensus estimate of S$78m. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 18, 2012

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Improved trader sentiment pushed the Singapore dollar to $1.2477 against the US dollar. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 18, 2012

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Nikkei started strong following positive news from both Europe and the United States. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues April 17, 2012

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The local currency is back trading within its normal trading band, at $1.2505. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Tues April 17, 2012

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Markets were mixed on Wall Street and the Nikkei had a soft opening. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 16, 2012

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The local currency sits at $1.2511, with appreciation against the US dollar expected to be gradual. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 16, 2012

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Traders in Singapore are looking at global markets following the retreat on Wall Street and with China’s GDP growth lower than analysts’ expectations. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Fri April 13, 2012

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The local currency has gained 0.5% on the US dollar. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Fri April 13, 2012

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A strong STI open is likely amidst Wall Street recovery and given Singapore’s better-than-expected advance Q1GDP figures. Read ››

OCBC's status gets a little boost

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The financial institution's growing wealth management franchise merits a premium to peers. Read ››

Lian Beng Group trips over construction pacing

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The slowdown in project execution cost a drop of 27% in the company's revenue. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs April 12, 2012

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The Singapore dollar continues to trade within a tight range, sitting at $1.2576. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs April 12, 2012

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Amidst recovery from Western markets, the STI is hoping to recover after slumping 1.2% on Wednesday for its biggest one day loss of the year. Read ››

Cache Logistics Trust cements a good showing in 1Q12

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The REIT gains an additional debt headroom of ~S$120m, giving it leverage to capitalize on growth opportunities. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 11, 2012

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The STI is up for a weaker open amidst strong negative sentiment in the US, Europe, and China. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed April 11, 2012

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The Singapore dollar is almost unchanged, currently trading at $1.2621. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Tues April 10, 2012

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A weaker open looms for the STI with the ASX 200 already down 1% and Wall Street suffering more fallout from the US jobs data. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues April 10, 2012

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The local currency currently trades at $1.2608 against the greenback. Read ››

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 9, 2012

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The US dollar has recovered slightly against the Singapore dollar and now sits at $1.26. Read ››

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Mon April 9, 2012

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Signs point to a weaker STI opening amidst bad news on US employment and the soft Nikkei start. Read ››