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Singapore third most expensive city in Asia for construction
SINGAPORE (March 6): Singapore is revealed as the third most expensive city in Asia for construction, following Hong Kong and Macau, according to the International Construction Costs Index published on Monday by built assets design and consultancy firm Ar
March 06, 2017
Results
Yongnam’s FY16 losses widen nearly 10 times to $31.6 mil on higher overheads
SINGAPORE (Feb 28): Yongnam Holdings reported FY16 losses widened to $31.6 million from losses of $3.3 million a year ago on lower margins.
February 28, 2017
In print this week
A closer look at Spindex’s buyout battle
SINGAPORE (Feb 24): There has been a spate of buying at Spindex Industries by an individual who emerged as a substantial shareholder in the company, immediately after Spindex’s management announced its buyout plan.
February 24, 2017
What Budget 2017 addressed, and what it didn’t, according to Maybank
SINGAPORE (Feb 22): Maybank Kim Eng maintains its 2017 gross domestic product (GDP) estimates at 2.5% following the release of the Singapore Budget 2017 on Monday , noting that this year’s Budget is “more conservative than expected”.
February 22, 2017
Broker's Calls
Why Pan United’s outlook has yet to be cemented
SINGAPORE (Feb 14): DBS Vickers Securities is keeping its “hold” call on Pan United, Singapore’s largest cement and ready-mixed concrete (RMC) supplier, with a target price of 63 cents.
February 14, 2017
Results
Keong Hong Holdings posts 20.9% decline in 1Q earnings to $3.8 mil
SINGAPORE (Feb 13): Keong Hong Holdings has declared 1Q17 earnings of $3.8 million for the three months ended Dec 31, down 20.9% from $4.8 million a year ago on lower revenue.
February 13, 2017
Global Markets
Get ready for the Southeast Asian infrastructure boom
MANILA/SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 20): Manila’s Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Indonesia’s PT Krakatau Steel and Airports of Thailand Pcl are among the top investor picks as Southeast Asian governments embark on programs to boost roads, rail, ports
January 20, 2017
In print this week
This company paid dividends even when it was in the red, thanks to strong cashflows
SINGAPORE (Jan 13): Big companies with resilient earnings are usually relied upon to pay consistent dividends. But that consistency tends to drive up their share price and drive down their dividend yields.
January 13, 2017
Investing strategies
Here’s how you can invest in Asean for 2017
SINGAPORE (Jan 9): The Asean countries posted mixed performances in 2016, as Thailand and Indonesia outperformed the MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index by 16.8% and 12.1% respectively.
January 09, 2017
Changi Airport Group achieves TOP for Terminal 4; to prepare for opening in 2H17
SINGAPORE (Dec 16): Changi Airport Group (CAG) today announced the completion of construction for its new passenger terminal building, Terminal 4 (T4).
December 16, 2016