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This boutique bank sees a ‘clear pattern of further economic strength’ for Singapore
SINGAPORE (July 21): VP Bank is anticipating a moderate acceleration of Singapore’s economic growth rates to take place in the coming quarters on stronger manufacturing output.
July 21, 2017
China Focus
Acquisitions of overseas ports by China topped $27 bil in past year
(July 16): China is accelerating its acquisitions of overseas ports, doubling its investments in port projects over the past year ended June to US$20 billion ($27.4 billion).
July 16, 2017
Broker's Calls
Why it may take longer than expected for Del Monte Pacific to bear fruit
SINGAPORE (July 4): DBS Vickers Securities is maintaining its “hold” call on Del Monte Pacific with a lower target price of 32 cents from 36 cents previously.
July 04, 2017
Global Markets
Risky and complex US loan wagers are red hot in low-yield Asia
NEW YORK (May 19): Asia’s yield-hungry investors have a lot riding on the financial engineers of Wall Street.
May 19, 2017
Results
Straits Trading reports 2.7% decline in 1Q earnings to $21.9 mil on lower revenue
SINGAPORE (May 15): Straits Trading Company, the group with stakes in real estate, hospitality resources and investments in Asia Pacific, has announced $21.9 million in earnings for the first quarter ended March 31 – representing a 2.7% decline from its
May 15, 2017
Global Markets
'Recession-proof' student housing attracts Singapore investors
SINGAPORE (April 20): GIC and Mapletree Investments are going back to school.
April 20, 2017
3 ways Hyflux plans to raise global competitiveness in partnership with EDB
SINGAPORE (Feb 7): Hyflux is partnering the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) to bolster its global competitiveness via the means of investments across three fronts.
February 07, 2017
Are you a prisoner in your own bank?
SINGAPORE (Dec 2): “Hidden defection”, they call it. This is the term Bain & Company uses to describe the act of purchasing a new banking product from a competing bank or financial technology (fintech) firm.
December 02, 2016
Keppel’s half-year earnings dive; property is now largest contributor
SINGAPORE (July 21): Keppel Corporation saw a 45% fall in earnings to $416 million for the half year ended June from a year ago, with its property division now the largest contributor.
July 21, 2016