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Singapore businessmen eye North Korean investments

Singapore businessmen eye North Korean investments

Some businessmen received invitations for a delegation in North Korea a day after the Kim-Trump summit.

CITIC Envirotech wins $515m ecological restoration contract in Sichuan

It will restore 20 million sqm of land across 36 towns.

2 in 5 millennials want to buy multiple homes

They want their second home for investment purposes.

Global risks to bolster SGX trading volume

Securities average daily value could hit $1.2b in 2018.

SIA CEO expects demand pressure on cargo yields

The balance between capacity and demand is expected to put pressure on yields, Goh Choon Phong said.

Quality of Singapore's corporate management lagged Vietnam and Thailand

It performed poorly in capital management and earnings/interest expense.

These 4 Singapore companies could benefit from consumption growth in Asia

One derives 60% of sales from North Asia, wherein retail sales are robust.

Creditors loan Noble US$100m to fund coal and gas trade

It will also work on launching a UK scheme of arrangement after getting backed by 85% of debtors.

Singapore a ‘place to be' for equities investors: Credit Suisse

It could deliver as much as 15% earnings growth in 2018, but growth for REITs is limited.

Chart of the Day: See how Singapore's office tenant mix changed in 13 years

Tenants from financials used to dominate with 47% market share but now comprise 21% of the pie.

Demolition of Rochor Centre to begin on 26 June

It will give way to the construction of the North-South Corridor.

Hearings for moratorium of Hyflux's Tuaspring to start on 6 July

The court previously granted the moratorium to four Hyflux subsidiaries.

Singapore firms could add up to $29,065 to highly-skilled workers' pay

Talent shortages for these kinds of workers could hit 38% in 2030.

Business travellers' premium economy bookings ballooned 157% in 2017

They forked out a little more to upgrade as economy seat bookings fell 54.46%.