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Nervousness takes hold as election draws to a close; domestic demand continues to rise
SINGAPORE (May 20): The Tantallon India Fund closed down 1.89% in April weighed down by the rupee and another bout of risk-off as crude prices spiked on US President Donald Trump’s decision to further limit Iranian oil exports and the Druzhba pipeline d
May 20, 2019
Singapore economy
Singapore General Election in 2019 'always possible', Lee says
SINGAPORE (Nov 7): Singaporeans could go to the ballot boxes sooner than expected. A general election next year is "always possible".
November 07, 2018
Singapore economy
Singapore's next leader to be chosen in 'not-too-distant future'
SINGAPORE (Sept 21): Singapore’s well-publicised succession plan has been in place for several years and a decision on the next prime minister isn’t too far away, according to Singapore Education Minister Ong Ye Kung, one of several men seen as a lead
September 21, 2018
Malaysia
Malaysia's PM expected to call election on Friday, minister says
KUALA LUMPUR (Apr 4): Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to announce the dissolution of parliament on Friday, a government minister said, paving way for what is expected to be the toughest ever general election for his long-ruling coalition.
April 04, 2018
Malaysia
Malaysians put investments on hold as general election draws nearer
Mar 20): As the deadline for the Malaysian general election draws closer, don’t expect the local stock market to get more interest from investors who have been sitting on the sidelines.
March 20, 2018
Global Economy
Malaysia faces higher rates, currency risks and an election battle
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 4): Malaysia faces higher interest rates, currency risks and a contentious election battle in 2018 that will test Prime Minister Najib Razak’s grip on power.
January 04, 2018
Broker's Calls
Vinamilk to drive over 40% of F&N's FY18 earnings: Phillip Capital
SINGAPORE (Nov 13): Phillip Capital has upgraded its call on Fraser and Neave (F&N) from “neutral” to “accumulate” with a higher target price of $2.83 from $2.52 previously.
November 13, 2017
Global Economy
Kiwis get twitchy as foreigners flock to New Zealand and don't leave
WELLINGTON (April 27): An unprecedented influx of immigrants is exacerbating a housing shortage and stretching infrastructure such as schools and hospitals, sparking heated political debate around the issue ahead of this year's general election.
April 27, 2017