News
Expect weak reports from hospitality REITs as hotel revenues dwindle
RevPAR fell 7% year-on-year.
Here’s what analysts have to say about Singtel’s costly Trustwave acquisition
Earnings will be sacrificed in the name of stronger market position.
SIAEC, Boeing clinch competition commission’s nod for proposed joint venture
Market competition will not be substantially lessened.
Noble rejects fresh allegations over accounting policies
It has been hit with a trading query.
Muddy Waters joins Iceberg in slamming Noble’s tremendous debt
Noble’s share price falls on fresh allegations.
Majority of small and mid caps riddled with corporate governance loopholes
Investor relations efforts leave much to be desired.
SIAS unveils new corporate governance rating for listed SMEs
It inspects shareholder’s behaviors rather than company disclosures.
HDB resale prices down 6.6% in March
Prices dropped 0.8% on a month-on-month basis.
Guocoland’s net profit surged 130% to $49.5m in Q3
Due to revenue recognition from Shanghai.
Ezra hunts for funds after massive profit crash
It wants to deleverage.
DBS seals $1.6b bancassurance deal with Manulife
The 15-year contract will cover four markets.
Chart of the Day: Take a look at the rising average capital values for office property
Thanks to stronger rents.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.1%
Expect a rebound today.
Daily Briefing: 500 internet users in Singapore in trouble for downloading a movie; SG debut for Bangkok property
And new Buddhist monastery in Woodlands.
Sembcorp Industries scours for growth overseas as local price pressures escalate
India is its next port of call.
SGX’s stellar derivatives market under threat as China A50 Index futures bag lion’s share of deals
It’s responsible for almost half of all derivatives contracts in March.
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