News
SGX to launch interest rate derivatives on Japan repo
SGX to launch interest rate derivatives on Japan repo
The SGX Nikkei 225 Index TRF will kick off on 13 May.
Singapore Press Holdings profits sank 25.7% to $29.69m in Q2
Lower ad and circulation revenue pulled down the company's performance.
Top 5 billionaire stocks hit average return of 49% in April
Manufacturing firm Hi-P saw a skyrocketing return of 89.9% in April YTD.
S-REIT mergers to intensify after OUE deal
Potential merger candidates include trusts worth $1b and below.
Singapore launches maritime innovation lab for smart ships
The lab will feature a $9.9m Next Generation Vessel Traffic Management System Lab.
Is bigger always better? OUE's mega-merger fails to soothe investor jitters
Investors usually opt for a REIT purely focused on a particular sub-asset class.
How can companies defend themselves against transnational threats?
CEO Samu Konttinen of Finnish cybersecurity firm F-Secure discusses nations’ ‘new arm race’ against transnational cybersecurity issues.
Daily Briefing: CapitaLand's Ascott adds 14 new global properties; Air taxis to be trialed in southern Singapore
And data centre startup AirTrunk bags $450m to build first Singapore facility.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.31%
Expect muted gains today.
Chart of the Day: What are the top targeted M&A deals in Q1?
CapitaLand's US$7.9b acquisition of Ascendas is the largest M&A so far in SEA.
Condo resale prices up 3.5% in March
Prices of OCR condos rose 5.1%.
UOB prices US$600m notes at 3.75%
These will be rolled out by 15 April.
PMET digital job openings nearly double in 2018 as financials intensify tech hiring
There are 6,700 available positions in 2018 compared to 4,520 in 2017.
SGX on track to meet $0.31 FY19 DPS as derivatives maintain strength
This translates to a 4% dividend yield higher than the Singapore sovereign 10-year yield.
Frasers Tower sale could boost Frasers Property's EPS by $0.17-$0.20
The potential disposal could push ROE towards 10%.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.22%
Expect muted gains today.
Daily Briefing: DBS complied with rules on 2016 Hyflux bond sale: MAS; Singapore and Malaysia to replace withdrawn ILS with GPS procedures for Seletar Airport
And here's how FastGo has compromised the identities of its early sign-ups.
Commentary
The agility trap: Why most Singaporean businesses are structured for stability, not speed
Building a Southern Malaysia supply chain ecosystem for Singapore’s advanced manufacturing
Failed talks, rising costs: Why Singapore still feels the shock of Middle East tensions
How Singapore consumer brands can build strong supply chains amidst rising input costs
Singapore’s AI ambitions will rise or fall on infrastructure
Why a clear digital roadmap is essential for business success
Singapore’s port model is under pressure as shipping disruptions reshape trade
The trust tax: Navigating the ‘sophistication shift’ in Singapore’s digital economy
Conflict, costs, and construction: Where can margins still be saved?
Singapore’s SMEs are embracing AI, cybersecurity must keep up.