News
StarHub’s earnings jump 25.9% to $92.8m in Q1
Due to decreased expenses, higher sales.
Telco wars heat up as new MVNO unveils pricing plans
Circles.Life’s basic plan starts at $28.
Wilmar’s wilting profits may flourish back to life in FY16: report
The China oilseeds market has improved dramatically.
Chart of the Day: Mall vacancy rate hits record high as retailers exit
Island-wide vacancy hit 7.3% in Q1.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.2%
Expect a rebound today.
Daily Briefing: Singapore is unlikely tourist hotspot; Luxury home prices up 5.4%
And here’s the deal on the slash in condo prices.
Younger consumers less likely to consult estate agents for property transactions: survey
Customer satisfaction slipped in 2016.
Private sector business conditions deteriorate sharply in April as foreign demand crumbles
Output expanded at the slowest pace in almost 2 years.
F&N rolls out $70m investment to boost capacity in Malaysia
It’s to build a new PET bottle, UHT line.
Banks' profits to slide further as higher loan loss provisions bite: Moody's
O&G loans will require higher allowances.
HDB resale volume hits record high in April while prices stay flat
Over 1,800 resale flats were transacted.
Manufacturing activity uptick in April likely a one-off blip, says DBS
There’s no improvement in demand.
Singapore breaks into world’s ten top countries for FDI
Thanks to its robust economy, educated talent pool.
Sembcorp Industries’ net profit crashes 24.7% to $107m
Utilities segment posted weak results.
Chart of the Day: Property investor sentiment plummets as rental yields slip
Over 6 out of 10 surveyors expect rents to fall further.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 1.36%
Expect muted gains today.
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