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100 economists calling for allowing of capital controls in Asia
100 economists calling for allowing of capital controls in Asia
Move could be a disaster for Singapore which relies on free and open trade.
Chart of the day: Oil price hikes in Asian countries
Oil prices in Singapore rose by 12% in February compared to a year ago, tracking a weak trend in Asia.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Wed Feb 29, 2012
The Singapore dollar was up 1.2478 Tuesday night.
Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Wed Feb 29, 2012
Nikkei started strong and US markets closed higher overnight.
Seadrill eyeing Singapore rigbuilders for drillship contracts
New orders from the offshore drilling giant are likely to be awarded to local shipyards, says DBS.
Golden Agri-Resources: Small earnings despite big bounty
Its agressive expansion won't translate to booming profits due to rising costs, says DBS.
Sembcorp Industries has new growth engines: DBS
With the Singapore divison cooling which of its two segments are expected to fire up?
Noble’s net profit plummets 29% to US$1.6b in 2011
As freight rates continue to collapse amidst the struggling physical and financial markets last year.
Venture Corp hit by depreciating US$
The company’s 4Q11 core profits suffered with a significant 34% decline.
Expect more meetings and events in Asia Pac in 2012
57% of meeting planners from the Asia Pacific region expect the number of meetings to increase this year.
All services sectors posted growth in 4Q11 except one
The education services industry registered a decline of 5.5% in business receipts.
Chart of the Day: Office rents dip by 1.6% in 4Q2011
The average monthly gross rents for CBD Grade A office space fell to SGD8.93psf, the first time since the market bottomed in 4Q2009.
Currency Briefing - what you need to know for Tues Feb 28, 2012
There was weakness in the local currency amidst concerns from the G20 meeting.
Singapore Markets Morning Briefing - what you need to know for Tues Feb 28, 2012
US markets closed flat and the Nikkei started weak.
What will hold back a Noble Group ascent?
Its agriculture segment could disappoint and dampen an expected earnings recovery, says DBS.
Sembcorp’s net profit up 2% to S$809m in 2011
The group’s Marine segment continues to be its main contributor, accounting for 55% of Group net profit.
Golden Agri Resources’ net profit jumps 48% to a whopping US$571m in 2011
As its palm products output grew to a record level of 2.64 million tonnes last year.
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