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Singtel's Bharti Airtel launches $1.35b foreign currency convertible bonds
Singtel's Bharti Airtel launches $1.35b foreign currency convertible bonds
It was opened after the Indian Government charged $6.62b in unpaid dues.
SGX RegCo sets due diligence and independence standards for issue managers
It will refer to the ABS Listings Due Diligence Guidelines in evaluating IMs.
Hyflux creditors called to file a proof of claim
Parties who did not file by 5 February may not be able to receive payments.
Most fund managers to overweight China in 2020
Amongst regional responses, Europe was the most popular pick for overweight.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.05%
SGX led the gains amongst top active stocks with a 2.56% expansion.
Daily Briefing: SIA launches fifth weekly flight to India; Temasek's Pavilion Energy expands to Spain
And Vickers Venture Partners leads $14.9m round in UK-based Emergex Vaccines.
Chart of the Day: These developers had the highest sales in 2019
Oxley had a sell-through rate of 50% across 11 projects.
SGX scraps compulsory quarterly reporting based on market cap
Reporting will only be required for companies associated with higher risks.
Data to determine success of Singapore digital bank aspirants
Eight publicly known applicants want to focus on the country’s underbanked segment.
GrabFood opens first cloud kitchen in Singapore
A self-pick up option for customers would soon be introduced.
HDB resale prices dipped 0.3% in December 2019
The 3-room flats recorded the sharpest decline in prices at 0.8%.
GIC raises stake in Australian logistics trust to 49% for $339.49m
Proceeds will be initially used to reduce debt.
Construction demand expanded 9.5% to $33.4b in 2019
Demand for petrochemical facilities spurred growth.
GIC consortium wins Brazilian road auction for $366b
They are expected to invest $4.65b over 30 years.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.06%
DBS saw the sharpest decline amongst top active stocks with a 1.23% slide.
Chart of the Day: Business park rents grew 1.1% in Q3
It will continue to benefit from tech demand and shift to non-CBD locations in 2020.
SEPPURE turns chemical separation processes greener
Its nano-filter technology can separate chemical with 90% less energy.
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