In Focus
Here’s why Singapore should be really worried about the steep rise in corporate debt
Corporate debt has risen by 90 percentage points since 2007.
Choosy developers turn their noses up at unappealing GLS residential sites
Who wants a secluded spot in Sembawang?
Steer clear of struggling rigbuilders until 2016, investors warned
They're in deep trouble even if oil prices stabilize.
Banks outperform lacklustre STI with tiny gains over last three quarters
The STI gained a measly 1.9%.
Defensive telcos hounded by Fed rate hike fears
Should investors be spooked?
Sentosa Cove condo prices down a whopping 36% from 2011 peak
Old developments are hardest hit.
Japanese brands dominate auto sales race as European cars lose ground
Thanks to the revised COE system.
Strong Chinese markets sapping the life out of the Straits Times Index
Investors are on a quest for alpha.
Surprisingly, MRT proximity doesn’t work wonders for rental yields
More inaccessible projects have higher yields.
Islandwide home vacancy rate feared to jump to record high in 2016
Almost 21,000 units will flood the market.
Singapore gears up for a long decade of muted growth as productivity woes mount
Restructuring is a bitter pill to swallow.
High-end homes finally headed for a rebound after sharp price tumble
Prices have slipped 24% since June 2013.
These ten residential projects have extremely high rental yields
99-year leasehold projects dominate the list.
Manufacturing woes, tourism troubles weigh on Singapore’s growth in Q1
These sectors were the worst performers.
Listed firms drowning in a sea of red after sharp earnings misses in Q1
One of the worst quarters in 3 years.
Shipbuilders brace for choppier seas after dismal first quarter results
Q1 was a harbinger of tougher times ahead.
Commentary
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