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Covid-19
Extended rental relief measures worth $80 mil to push ComfortDelGro Taxi into the red in FY20
As taxi drivers rejoice at news of an extended relief package worth $80 million, investors should brace themselves as the group prepares to report a full-year loss for the very first time since 2003.
March 30, 2020
IPO
Singapore taxi firm Trans-cab revives IPO plan
SINGAPORE (Sept 9): Trans-cab Services, Singapore’s second-largest taxi operator, is reviving its plans for an initial public offering, according to people with knowledge of the matter, as the city-state prepares to tighten regulations on its ride-hail
September 09, 2019
Singapore economy
Public transport operators unlikely to benefit much despite up to 7% fare hike this year
SINGAPORE (Sept 4): Singapore’s Public Transport Council (PTC) announced Tuesday that public transport fares could increase by as much as 7% in the fare review exercise for 2019, on the back of double-digit increase in energy prices.
September 04, 2019
Deals, joint ventures & alliances
ComfortDelGro's Rent-A-Car bulks up on prime movers
SINGAPORE (Aug 5): ComfortDelGro's car rental and leasing arm, Rent-A-Car (CRAC) is adding five prime movers to its fleet to muscle its way into the heavy vehicle arena.
August 05, 2019
Broker's Calls
Singapore offers buffet of attractive yield plays amid the easing policy environment, says UOB
SINGAPORE (April 1): UOB Kay Hian is recommending a wide variety of yield plays offered by Singapore ranging from aviation and banks, to developers and REITs as central banks around the world continue to ease their monetary policies.
April 01, 2019
Budget 2019
Winners and losers from Singapore's budget as election looms
SINGAPORE (Feb 19): Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat boosted health-care and military spending, gave tax rebates to citizens and tightened rules on foreign workers ahead of an election that could come as early as this year.
February 19, 2019
Broker's Calls
The worst looks over for taxis
SINGAPORE (Sept 27): Phillip Capital is keeping an “overweight” recommendation on the land transport sector due to positive industry restructuring following the exit of Uber and the worst being over for the taxi industry.
September 27, 2018
ComfortDelGro said to be in talks with Indonesia's Go-Jek to explore partnership
SINGAPORE (Apr 25): ComfortDelGro is said to be in talks with Indonesia’s ride-hailing app provider Go-Jek to explore a partnership even as its tie-up with Uber comes under threat.
April 25, 2018
M&A
ComfortDelGro acquires Aussie private non-emergency patient transport services provider for $30 mil
SINGAPORE (Apr 9): ComfortDelGro Corporation is expanding into the non-emergency patient transportation business through an A$30 million ($30.2 million) acquisition Down Under.
April 09, 2018
Sector Focus
Regulatory changes expected to drive earnings for Singapore's land transport sector
SINGAPORE (Mar 22): Phillip Capital is maintaining an “overweight” for Singapore’s land transport sector on regulatory reviews and changes with ComfortDelGro (CDG) its top “buy” pick with a $2.50 target.
March 22, 2018