News
Frugal bosses snub local job hunters as bonus time draws near
Frugal bosses snub local job hunters as bonus time draws near
But financial services professionals are extremely upbeat.
Pressures mount for NOL as net losses hit $29.7m in Q3
Headwinds will sustain in the near term.
SMRT speeds past analyst expectations with 75.5% profit jump in Q2
Thanks to higher ridership and average fares.
Keppel FELS clinches $308m contract for jack-up rig
Similar to PPL Shipyard’s Hakuryu 14.
Sembcorp’s PPL Shipyard secures $308m rig contract for October 2016
Latest gen rig capable of drilling depths of 35,000ft.
Maiden contribution: OCBC receives $38m from Wing Hang Bank in 3Q
And plans to used WHB to leverage into China.
DBS beats street expectations with 17% profit jump in Q3
Investment banking earnings more than doubled.
Indofood Agri’s 3Q profits plunge 52% on weaker edible oils and fats
Plus higher interest expenses.
Chart of the Day: See the rebound in Singapore's business loans this year
As companies push for greater productivity.
Daily Briefing: More interim flats for couples; Bank lending in Singapore remained flat in September;
And reservists who skip Individual Physical Proficiency Test thrice forced to attend fitness boot camp.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.2%
Expect more good news today.
M1 launches new data centre and enhanced cloud services for SMEs
Technology upgrades aimed at powering SME growth.
Singapore casinos' medium-term growth, profits threatened by regional competition
Potential changes to gaming policies also worrisome.
UOB pins growth hopes on wealth management and fee income
But Asian slowdown will be a drag.
Why Singapore developers are in worse funding shape than REITs
Former has more short term refinancing needs.
City Developments diversification strategy won't plug Singapore market decline
At least in the short term horizon.
Singapore accountants to toughen up against money laundering
Enhanced controls and procedures to be imposed.
Commentary
When it comes to AI, there is no such thing as too many chefs
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?