News
M & L Hospitality opens West Hotel in Sydney
It marks the company’s sixth property in Australia and third in Sydney.
SPH profits up 32.1% to $60.4m in Q1
Thanks to an almost 50% revenue jump in aged care business.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 0.22%
Expect some good news today.
Daily Briefing: Grab closes record fundraiser; Comparing DBS and OCBC home loans
And here are three important facts about the semiconductor industry right now.
Chart of the Day: Home supply will hit 7,893 in 2018
But it won't be enough to hit the peak levels in 2016 and 2017.
Will ThaiBev swap its FCL shares for Fraser & Neave?
The potential exercise could involve swapping its 28% stake in FCL for a 60% stake in F&N.
MAS might tighten monetary policy: Credit Suisse
The appreciation path is likely to be very gradual at 0.5%.
Far East Hospitality Trust to get boost from Oasia Hotel Downtown
Distribution per unit could increase 4% to 3.09 cents.
Park West sold for $840.89m
About $144.6m can be paid to expand the estate's floor area.
Retail sales up 5.3% in November
The total retail sales value hit $3.8b, up 5.56% from $3.6b last year.
NODX in December to likely hit 12.2%: Moody's
Export momentum picked up during the peak holiday season.
Construction sector to weigh down 2018 GDP growth
The GDP is expected to grow 3%, slower than last year's 3.5%.
Watch out for these taxes that could hike next month
E-commerce, estate duties and even personal income may be affected according to economists.
Far East Hospitality Trust to buy Oasia Hotel Downtown for $210m
An additional $15m will be issued to the vendor if net property income strikes $9.9m.
Freehold residential site Summer Green for sale
The owners expect offers above $48.5m.
SGX to amend rules on quarterly reporting
If QR is retained, only firms with at least $150m market cap will be required to do it.
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