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Geopolitical risks: Should Asia worry about a Ukraine crisis?
There's a rising chance of military conflict in Ukraine. But fears that it would spread to Asia are greatly exaggerated.
January 27, 2022
Covid-19
Taiwan and Singapore, Covid-19 success stories, face fresh threats
In Taiwan, authorities encouraged people to stay at home this weekend, with a five pax limit on social gatherings.
May 17, 2021
In Focus
From 2G to 5G, Qualcomm's Liew sees central role for Singapore
“We may be in the third year of the commercialisation of 5G but really, we are still at the beginning of 5G’s evolution."
May 07, 2021
Results
Medtecs reports record FY20 earnings of US$131.7 mil on global surge on PPE demand
A final cash dividend of 4.18 US cents per share has been declared.
March 01, 2021
Results
HRnetGroup gives out dividend of 2.5 cents in FY2020 despite 9.2% drop in earnings
Earnings of professional services firm HRnetGroup plunged by 9.2% to $49.8 million in FY2020, from $50.9 million in FY2019
February 27, 2021
Global Markets
World’s best stock market under Trump is Taiwan with 92% rally
The Taiex's 92% gain in US dollar terms beats the MSCI All-Country World Index’s 53%.
January 20, 2021
Broker's Calls
CGS-CIMB ups Sea Limited's target price on sustained growth
Shares in Sea Limited closed US$167.42 on Oct 7.
October 08, 2020
Singapore economy
Singapore's trade levels look up amid 'better than expected' NODX in Aug 2020 : CGS- CIMB
Higher global tech demand and stockpiling of key components ahead of US' restrictions on Huawei’s suppliers has boosted trade
September 21, 2020
Global Economy
Where is Taiwan heading?
Taiwan’s independence-leaning President Tsai Ing-wen has won re-election with a resounding 57.1% of the votes, leaving her main opponent, Han Kuoyu of the China-leaning Kuomintang (KMT), with only 38.6%. Tsai’s Democratic Progressi
January 23, 2020
SE Asian economies
Goldman cuts growth forecasts for Asia’s four 'tiger' economies
(Aug 16): Goldman Sachs Group Inc slashed growth forecasts for the “Asian Tigers” as their exposure to the world economy -- once one of their greatest strengths -- is now backfiring as global growth slows amid trade tensions.
August 16, 2019