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Here's how the weekend's political events have affected the market
SINGAPORE (Dec 6): Lots have happened on the political front over the weekend. New Zealand PM John Key has decided to step down, citing family reasons. Elections for a new a leader will be held Dec 12.
December 06, 2016
China-Singapore tensions spill into public view via customs spat
(Dec 1): For decades, Singapore has walked a careful line between the US and China. Now, the tiny Southeast Asian state is finding itself in Beijing’s cross hairs.
December 01, 2016
Singapore overtaken by Hong Kong in IMD World Talent Ranking
SINGAPORE (Nov 29): Singapore has fallen out of its position among the top 10 in the IMD World Talent Ranking 2016. The city state fell five places to 15th place while Hong Kong rose two places to take Singapore’s previous rank at 10th position.
November 29, 2016
Global Economy
Taiwan's economy shifts towards Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE (Nov 22): Taiwan’s new president is leading a charge to boost economic ties with Southeast Asia, and away from mainland China. The reality is that the shift is already well underway.
November 22, 2016
Broker's Calls
Stellar 3Q profit secures another record year for Best World
SINGAPORE (Nov 7): CIMB is reiterating its “add” call on Best World with a higher target price of $2.21 from $2.05 previously, after the direct-selling company posted 3Q earnings of $8.9 million, which was more than double from a year ago.
November 07, 2016
HLH Group raises $2.25 mil in share placement to Taiwan hedge fund
SINGAPORE (Oct 12): HLH Group on Tuesday entered into a conditional share subscription agreement with Taiwan hedge fund Seven Voyagers Capital to issue the latter 250 million of its company’s shares for a sum of $2.25 million.
October 12, 2016
Investors continue to love Asian markets, but not equally
SINGAPORE (Aug 26): Asian equities and mutual funds continue to enjoy immense popularity among investors around the world, as seen from the latest foreign institutional investor (FII) flow figures reported by HSBC Global Research, which measure net flows
August 26, 2016
Taiwan is Asia’s hottest investment as China, tech concerns fade
(Aug 4): Global investors can’t get enough of Taiwan.
August 04, 2016
Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N to go on tour in Taiwan as VHE signs term sheet with Beast Kingdom
SINGAPORE (July 4): Victory Hill Exhibitions, the wholly owned subsidiary of Cityneon Holdings, has entered into a non-binding term sheet with Beast Kingdom to host and operate the Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. touring exhibitions in Taiwan, accordin
July 04, 2016
Manufacturing in Asia barely improving: HSBC
SINGAPORE (July 4): Asia’s newest headline manufacturing PMI readings from Markit, CEIC and HSBC’s combined study may reflect low inventories for some countries of late – but this does not mean that new orders nor output growth are picking up, says
July 04, 2016