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Singapore Airlines Engineering net earnings up 9% in FY2011

Singapore Airlines Engineering net earnings up 9% in FY2011

This reflected the strong recovery momentum in the MRP sector after the aviation downturn in 2009.

DBS Asset Management launches DBS Asia Asset Allocator Fund

The fund offers investors a multi-asset class approach to long-term wealth management with an Asian focus.

Banyan Tree PATMI surged 36% in 1Q11

PATMI increased to $10 million due to the gain on divestment of a development site and lower depreciation.

Maybank acquires stake in Kim Eng

Mayban IB, formerly known as Aseam Credit, announced the completion of the acquisition for 44.63% of the issued share capital of Kim Eng.

Otto Marine's PATMI plummets 71% YoY for 1Q11

The shipbuilder reported a lower PATMI at S$7.0mln on the back of lower shipbuilding revenue.

Yongnam clinches SG Sports Hub contract

The steel contractor won a S$75 million sub-contract for the construction of the new 7-storey sports stadium Located off Nicoll Highway, within the Kallang planning area, the key features of the new Stadium include a movable roof cover and a retractable grandstand.

Residential site at Jalan Loyang Besar / Pasir Ris Drive 4 nets $246mn bid

The tender for the site closed today and MCL Land Limited submitted the highest bid.

InterContinental Hotels Group operating profit surge 23% in 1Q11

First quarter global RevPAR grew 6.9%, including rate growth of 1.9%, said IHG.

Singapore-based investors can now tap into Malaysian property sector

The next possible stop for venturing investors from Singapore definitely has to be its booming neighboring country, Malaysia, said a government official from the middle-income economy while citing efforts to strengthen business environment.

Conservation bungalow site along Marine Parade Rd set reserve price of up to $110mn

This works out to be $1,164-$1,262 psf ppr including an estimated DC of $19.5 million based on a potential GFA of 102,648 sf.

URA to launch tender for industrial site at Tuas View Square

URA has received an application from a developer who has committed to bid at a price of not less than $4,888,888.00 in the tender for the land parcel.

Sembcorp Marine's strong 1Q11 margins offset by lower revenue

Gross profit margin soared 23.5% in the first quarter although net profit fell 39% YoY to S$151mln.

OUE net profit jumped 23.3% in 1Q 2011

Overseas Union Enterprise net profit grew from $184.6 million to $227.6 million.

Sembcorp net profit up 1.2% in 1Q11

Net profit surged to $150.6 million, said Sembcorp Marine.

Singapore wealth fund warns against lowering US bond ratings

A top official at Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC feels the world could face another major financial and economic crisis if the United States loses its AAA sovereign rating.

ST Engineering bagged $68mn worth of contract

ST Electronics will develop a highly flexible simulation system for various armoured vehicles.

Depreciating USD hurts Viking's profit

Although the company's revenue rose 39% YoY to S$23.2mln for 1Q11, the company's gross profit margin was lower at 30% vs. 32.4% in FY10.