Singapore
SME optimism crashes to all-time low as economic outlook crumbles
SME optimism crashes to all-time low as economic outlook crumbles
Businesses don’t expect growth in the next six months.
GLP secures 15,000 sqm lease with Japanese e-commerce retailer
The facility will be used as an operations hub.
Cosco bags construction deal to build self-elevating workover unit
It’s slated for delivery in 3Q17.
Sunpower inks deals worth RMB116.1m with Xinhua Semiconductor, Sinopec
It will supply reduction furnaces and piping support.
Stay defensive after recent market bounce, investors urged
Stocks are undervalued but growth will stay muted.
Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports inched up 2.1% in February
Shipments to most major markets rose.
Chart of the Day: This graph spells trouble for industrial landlords in Singapore
It's a tenant's market out there.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.2%
Commodities led the pack.
Daily Briefing: Oil price collapse triggers Singapore layoffs; Developer sales down 23%
And economists cut growth forecast for Singapore economy to 1.9%.
Singapore’s builders punished by massive debt buildup
The economy needs to deleverage.
Ascendas REIT’s move into Australia opens doors to accretive acquisitions
It mitigates uncertainties in the cyclical real estate space.
Vard, Ponant ink letter of intent for construction of four expedition cruise vessels
Each will be designed to accommodate 180 passengers.
Here’s why investors should stay away from office REITs in 2016
Supply-demand dynamics will still be shaky.
MAS rolls out measures to boost Singapore's asset management industry
A new regulatory framework will be put in place.
Unlucky 13: ECs which made loss during 5-year MOP
Their profits however soared by up to almost 60% upon privatization.
Economists trim GDP forecasts as key growth pillars stumble
The economy will grow 1.9% in 2016.
Is Top Glove’s listing on SGX a threat to Singapore glovemakers?
They’re trading at a 35% discount in terms of forward P/E.
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