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Expect Singapore’s manufacturing PMI to underperform in 1Q15: analysts
Expect Singapore’s manufacturing PMI to underperform in 1Q15: analysts
The manufacturing sector is on a snail’s way to recovery.
SingPost’s earnings take a hit from intense manpower crunch
Higher wages offset its regional growth.
DBS launches venture debt programme to fund local tech start-ups
To cement Singapore’s status as a start-up hub.
GIC’s acquisition spree continues with purchase of 5% stake in ratings firm Nielsen
It now owns over 18.78m Nielsen shares.
Singapore dollar to slide to 5-year low due to MAS easing, reveals poll
The SGD could drop to $1.39 to the dollar by the year-end.
Public education crucial to success of CPF revisions, says DBS
Minimum sums and withdrawal options have been tweaked.
More buyers snap up Geylang units priced above median market value
They think the area has high potential.
SIA Engineering’s dividends at risk as cash balance crashes to record low
The firm will be loss-making for more quarters to come.
Global Logistics Properties profits crash 36.2% to $112.4m in 3Q15
Due to weak JV and higher operating expenses.
SATS profits jump 25.2% to $53.7m in 3Q15
Amid managed costs and a favourable business mix.
Bumitama Agri seals $357m debt deal with six regional banks
The funds will be used to refinance existing loans.
SingPost’s mail revenue fell 2.3% to $130.1m in 3Q15
Despite a postage rate hike from Oct last year.
Chart of the Day: Singapore’s top banks see plunge in trading and investment income in 4Q
Discover which bank is most at risk.
Daily Briefing: COE prices end mostly lower; Experts urge government to scrap ABSD
And Singapore-KL train to consist of 8 stops.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.3%
But expect a pull-back today.
Weak discretionary spending clouds OSIM’s near-term outlook
TWG’s start-up costs will also weigh on margins this year.
Ultra-wealthy foreign buyers eye more luxury homes on back of weak SGD
Buying intentions are buoyed by the strong greenback.
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