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Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs Feb 23, 2012
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs Feb 23, 2012
The Singapore dollar slipped against the US dollar amidst global economic uncertainty.
Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs Feb 23, 2012
There was retreat on Wall Street and the Nikkei started weak.
HDD makers relishing fat margins while suppliers struggle
Most suppliers cannot raise prices even as HDD manufacturers sell on high margins, says CIMB.
Which Wilmar segment is the stalest?
OCBC singled out Oilseeds & Grains as having a doubtful recovery among an already underperforming lot.
Tiger Airways Holdings lifting off to profitability?
Turnaround seen as early as 3QFY13 if overseas plans pull through and local demand recovers, says DBS.
NOL staggers from US$478m blow in 2011
As higher fuel costs have adversely affected the container shipping industry last year.
Genting’s net profit jumps 55% to S$1b in 2011
As Universal Studios Singapore attracted a whopping 10,250 visitors daily, with each visitor spending an average of S$86.
3% of financial leaders to cut permanent headcount
But don’t worry, as 31% of CFOs plan to hire more staff in the first half of 2012.
Will there be more tourists in Singapore this year?
Singapore Tourism Board expects visitor arrivals to moderate but new attractions will still come online to bolster tourism.
Chart of the Day: Home Price Index of Asian Countries
Moody’s cited Singapore as amongst countries in Asia that are at risk of bursting real estate bubbles.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed Feb 22, 2012
There was a boost in Asian currencies, including the Singapore dollar, but it didn’t linger.
Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed Feb 22, 2012
Greece secured a second round of financing from the Eurozone but didn’t provide much inspiration.
Domestic wholesale trade shrank yet again
Guess which sector weighed down the index the most to a 0.9% qoq contraction in Q411.
Which two sectors lost big in foreign wholesale trade?
Transport equipment and houehold equipment & furniture both declined double-digits due to lower sales abroad.
What Singapore networks should know about mobile data usage
Mobile broadband traffic is growing at 83% worldwide with video streaming gaining even more traction among users.
OUE’s net profit plunges 57% to S$337.4m in 2011
As investment properties held by the group’s associate, OUB Centre Limited, did poorly last year.
CapitaMalls Asia's latest spending spree revealed
CMA will be investing a total of S$217.4m for its latest acquisitions.
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