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Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Fri Feb 24, 2012

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Fri Feb 24, 2012

The US dollar weakened against the G10 amidst downward pressure on risk assets including many Asian currencies.

Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Fri Feb 24, 2012

Overnight there was improvement in risk sentiment across Europe and the US.

Caution raised for new CCT residential site

The 20 Anson Road site will have a rental upside but not as lucrative as it seems, says DBS.

NOL cruising into riskier waters: DBS

This year it will struggle with higher oil prices, wobbly rate hikes and questionable profitability.

Genting Singapore may fund new overseas venture

DBS believes the company will issue perpetual bonds and use it to invest abroad.

Capacity cuts by SIA Cargo only a stopgap

The new 20% reduction in freighter capacity can alleviate the losses but it won't be enough, says DBS.

Cosco’s net profit plunges 44% to $139.7m in 2011

As turnover from its dry bulk shipping business plummeted by more than 50% due to lower charter rates.

Sembcorp Marine’s net profit plunges 13% to $752m in 2011

As its rig building projects weren’t so profitable in 2011.

ST Engineering’s net profit jumps 7% to $527.5m in 2011

Except for its Marine segment, which suffered from a $164m loss, all segments recorder higher revenue in 4Q11.

International Cruise Terminal won’t propel Singapore’s hotel sector

ICT will be busy by 2Q12 but OCBC expects most cruise passengers will fly into Singapore, take a cruise, return to land and then fly off, without staying in hotels.

Greener pasture overseas for land transport operators

Public transport group may experience no respite at home but better prospects abroad await, says UOB kay Hian.

Wilmar International turns more cautious on oilseed & grain division

The group flagged that oilseeds &grains may only breakeven in FY12 if operating conditions nin China do not improve.

Singapore’s trade to grow faster than world average over next 15 years: HSBC

Singapore’s companies to increase trade activity by 5.00% annually.

Resorts World has again lost market share to Marina Bay Sands

Genting Singapore' gambling business reports lower mass market gross gaming revenue and VIP volume in 4Q2011.

Neptune Orient Lines’ shipping business disappoints

The liner is sailing in rough seas with net loss of US$320.4m still significantly wider than the 3Q11 loss of US$91.1m.

Chart of the Day: Singapore High Domestic Inflationary Pressure

CPI inflation for January likely moderates to 4.7% from December’s 5.5% but upside risk remains says DBS.

Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Thurs Feb 23, 2012

The Singapore dollar slipped against the US dollar amidst global economic uncertainty.