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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.

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Can Japfa overcome near-term cyclical pressures to see turnaround?

SINGAPORE (Aug 8): Lower average selling prices and higher costs drove earnings for agri-food company Japfa down to US$5 million ($6.8 million) for the 2Q19 ended June, a steep 83% drop from a year ago.

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StarHub regaining competitive streak though 2Q performance remains subpar

SINGAPORE (Aug 7): StarHub’s 2Q19 earnings were hit by price erosion in the corporate renewals market as well as promotional discounts dished out to hasten the migration to fibre TV.

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Singapore Exchange kept at 'hold' by DBS on absence of tangible growth targets

SINGAPORE (June 28): DBS Group Research is maintaining its “hold” call on SGX with a flat target price of $7.05 - as despite a new structure, there are no tangible growth targets on the horizon yet.
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