Markets & Investing
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
14 Jan 13
113 reads
Beating market consensus forecasts.
According to Nomura, China's Real GDP growth to rebound to 8.0% y-o-y in Q4 from a low of 7.4% in Q3, underpinned by accommodative monetary and fiscal policies, inventory destocking coming to an end and a modest improvement in exports. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
14 Jan 13
187 reads
They're calling for more incentives for recruitment.
According to the release, the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) reports that 88.4% of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) expects Manpower to be their greatest worry and main cause of cost increase for year 2013. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
14 Jan 13
206 reads
No definitive agreement has been entered into for Perth property. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
14 Jan 13
87 reads
The Mapletree Wuxi Logistics Park is MLT’s 111th property.
The purchase consideration for the logistics development located in Wuxi New District was RMB 116 million or ~S$22.8 million. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
14 Jan 13
225 reads
LMIRT topped the list with a 9.6% gain.
OCBC Investment Research reported that the FTSE ST REIT Index had risen by 3.8% versus benchmark index STI’s gain of 1.8%. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
11 Jan 13
269 reads
Transfer from Catalist to support "next stage of growth".
In a release, Singapore Exchange (SGX) announced that Interra Resources Limited will join the Mainboard under the stock code, “5GI”. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING, TELECOM & INTERNET |
11 Jan 13
559 reads
StarHub has the best dividend play, Maybank argues.
In its telcos sector update, Maybank Kim Eng explained that SingTel is facing a lot of competitive pressure both domestically and overseas, which should keep margins low. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
10 Jan 13
159 reads
The move to the SGX Mainboard will take effect on January 10. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
10 Jan 13
149 reads
She will head the group’s North American stakeholders.
In a release, The Abraaj Group, announced the appointment of Sarah Alexander as a Managing Director. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
10 Jan 13
198 reads
Analyst says F&N shareholders are running out of patience.
IG Markets Singapore commented:
Another day, another meaningless Fraser & Neave deadline. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
09 Jan 13
BY RAYMOND MCCONNELL
1591 reads
What makes it hard to sell in Singapore?
I've written down the difficult aspects of selling:
•Accurately analyzing the growth potential of customers
•Creating an effective territory plan
•Developing an appropriate prospecting message
•Formulating meaningful qualifying questions
•Preparing responses for the inevitable stalls and objections
Developing an effective plan to meet sales goals
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
09 Jan 13
170 reads
Heineken also announced the extension of its cash offer.
In a release, Heineken N.V. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
09 Jan 13
131 reads
See why the SGX-listed construction group sought the listing.
"This market platform will allow Yongnam shares to trade more easily on an international basis, enable the Company to diversify its shareholder base, encourage trading liquidity, and improve access to new capital markets," said Yongnam Holdings Limited (Yongnam) in its release announcing its ADRs will commence trading on the OTCQX starting 8 January 2013. Read ››
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, MARKETS & INVESTING, RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY |
09 Jan 13
4740 reads
Find out who made the cut.
In its latest property sector report, Maybank Kim Eng named its top picks as CapitaLand, CMA and Keppel Land "for their diversified business models with China exposure" as well as Wing Tai and Ho Bee "for their exposure to Singapore’s high-end residential segment."
Here's more from Maybank:
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
08 Jan 13
280 reads
Eyes are all set on China stocks.
As fears of a hard landing for China recede, CIMB analysts had advocated that investors step out of their ‘yield’ comfort zone and stretch for growth. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
08 Jan 13
939 reads
Time to shift cautiously from defensive picks, says Maybank.
In its 2013 Singapore Strategy advisory, Maybank Kim Eng said that "while we would shift some of our allocation from the defensive sectors toward the growth sectors however, we are mindful that there still exists significant uncertainties on the ground. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
07 Jan 13
200 reads
Her extensive experience as Dean of Singaporean universities earned her the post. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
07 Jan 13
277 reads
He is RCC’s first group CEO under the new company organization. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
07 Jan 13
111 reads
The listing transfer is effective on January 9.
The Board of Directors of Swissco Holdings Limited announced that the company is moving from Catalist to SGX Mainboard. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
07 Jan 13
2331 reads
Guess which stocks soared an impressive 20%.
According to the OCBC, the STI has moved up 2.7% in the past three weeks, ushering in optimism for 2013. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
07 Jan 13
76 reads
The weaker yen has driven Japanese equities.
IG Markets Singapore noted:
Traders in Asia may have been gearing up for some consolidation and profit-taking after last week’s major gains. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
07 Jan 13
206 reads
Performance is up 20% for the year.
Singapore Exchange reports that the securities market performance as measured by the Straits Times Index was up 20% in 2012. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
07 Jan 13
926 reads
Fall in gold prices still a year away, says OCBC. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
04 Jan 13
655 reads
China seen a brightspot.
DBS Groug Research has positive outlook for equities but STI’s upside, it said, is capped by low earnings growth, a result of the slow-growth, high-
inflation environment. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
04 Jan 13
262 reads
No improved offer, only extended deadlines.
IG Markets Singapore noted:
It remains to be seen whether the other big corporate story of 2012, the battle for Fraser & Neave, will lead to a positive outcome for shareholders. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
04 Jan 13
202 reads
A whopping 108.9 million tonnes.
According to the release, Singapore Exchange (SGX) has cleared a record high of 108.9 million tonnes (217,803 lots) for its flagship iron ore swaps in 2012. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
03 Jan 13
302 reads
Possible breach of rule 703.
On January 3, Aussino Group Ltd. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
03 Jan 13
142 reads
It's the largest increase in Asia Pacific.
According to Dealogic, Asia Pacific (ex Japan) DCM volume reached $1.08tr in 2012, the highest total on record and up 42% on 2011 ($763.2bn). Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
03 Jan 13
209 reads
Bids for F&N, Thai Bev, OUE totaled $21.9b.
According to Dealogic, Asia Pacific (ex Japan) M&A volume totaled $509.4bn in 2012, down 5% on 2011 ($535.1bn) and the lowest volume since 2009 ($395.7bn). Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
02 Jan 13
263 reads
Analyst wonders whether they are really interested.
IG Markets Singapore noted:
In Singapore one M&A story very much in play is the battle for Fraser & Neave. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
02 Jan 13
209 reads
Proceeds reached US$6.4 billion.
According to Thomson Reuters, primary bond offerings from Singapore-domiciled issuers witnessed a record volume of US$31.1 billion, as local companies tap both domestic and foreign bond markets to raise funds, soaring 108% higher than last year. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
21 Dec 12
339 reads
He opts to substantially reduce his work commitments as he turns 65 soon. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
21 Dec 12
409 reads
Shareholders have approved the jump from SGX Catalist.
In a notice to the Singapore Exchange, Top Global Limited said that during an extraordinary general meeting held on 20 December 2012, the company's shareholders approved and passed the special resolution and ordinary resolution for the transfer of listing from SGX Catalist to SGX Mainboard. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
19 Dec 12
260 reads
It's up 21% to US$19.5 billion.
According to Thomson Reuters, foreign acquisitions targeting Singapore-based companies reached a record high of US$27.2 billion, up three-times compared to 2011, driven by mega deals related to the competing bids for Fraser & Neave and acquisition of Asia Pacific Breweries by Heineken. Read ››
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FOOD & BEVERAGE, MARKETS & INVESTING |
19 Dec 12
456 reads
Why are we not surprised?
According to Thomson Reuters, the value of announced M&A deals involving Singapore surged this year posting a record volume of US$79.4 billion, up 82.5% from 2011, driven by competing bids for Fraser & Neave which are currently still pending and will spill over in 2013. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
19 Dec 12
396 reads
"Why make the offer so attractive?", asks IG Markets.
In its Singapore evening update report, IG Markets notes that Olam topped the list of STI gainers in the past trading day as short covering before the much maligned capital rights issue drove the price upward. Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
18 Dec 12
280 reads
EDBI will subscribe for 14.3m new shares.
According to Maybank Kim Eng, Ezion has entered into a proposed share subscription agreement with EDB Investments Pte Ltd (EDBI). Read ››
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
18 Dec 12
318 reads
Asia-Pac traders see a firmer frontline.
CQG, Inc. and Singapore-based Phillip Futures Pte Ltd. Read ››
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FOOD & BEVERAGE, MARKETS & INVESTING |
17 Dec 12
671 reads
No pain, no gain.
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MARKETS & INVESTING |
14 Dec 12
327 reads
He has almost 30 years in the commodity business and has held senior positions of President, General Manager, EVP among others. Read ››
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