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Where did Singapore's US$503b overseas investment go?
69% of it went to developing countries like Myanmar, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Where did Singapore's US$503b overseas investment go?
69% of it went to developing countries like Myanmar, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Fundraising for acquisitions slashed S-REITs' distribution per unit by 2.6%
Acquisitions have boosted S-REITs' secondary equity offerings to $2.1b.
Embattled Hyflux speeds up asset sale amidst liquidity crunch
The company needs more time for asset disposal to buoy it from its earnings slump.
Companies in the dark about adjusting prices during GST hike
The government didn’t give a specific date on when it would raise the tax rate from 7% to 9%.
Singapore's real estate investment in Australia ballooned 141% to US$3.5b
Singaporean investors are attracted to the country's proximity, lease structures, and market transparency that investments quadrupled in the last 7 years.
Wine retailers go online to tap into Singapore's US$1.4b market
One retailer reported 25,000 orders and a revenue of $4m in Singapore.
Singapore private banking bonuses up by as much as 7% in 2017
Gone are the days of pure cash bonuses as bankers of the ultra wealthy can also expect bonuses in the form of stocks and shares.
Banks are at the forefront of Singapore's future-ready upskilling charge
OCBC recently rolled out a massive upskilling programme powered by a $20m investment to be made available for its 29,000 employees.
Singapore's ultra wealthy lured to shophouses despite lower yields
Rental yields for some shophouses have compressed over the years and average 2.5-2.7% now.
ICO boom threatens Singapore's VC scene
With a strong pipeline of ICOs in the city, analysts question the future role of venture capital firms.
AIA unveils medical case management package
A partnership with Medix makes the plan available to the insurer’s 230,000 policyholders.
With Uber dead, Singapore VCs are now investing in blockchain and AI startups
Analysts observed a surge in venture capital interest in crypto-related investments.
CBD rent hikes could lure tenants to fringe areas
Tenants are resisting rent hikes in the CBD, which rose 1.3% QoQ.
Can tighter oversight rein in risks in Singapore's booming invoice finance market?
The industry’s unregulated nature renders investors vulnerable as revealed by a massive S$6.9m fraud case.
Can Singapore hold firm to its stock market dominance?
Halfway through Q1, companies that reported their results gained 9% YoY, whilst FTSE Singapore beat all other 12 indices in Asia.
Luxury hotels' revenue hit by room oversupply
RevPAR dipped 3.1% to $369, due to a nearly 2-point decline in occupancy rate.
Pharma sector taps into generic medicine market to curb higher expenses
Their market share of sales is forecast to rise from 31.4% in 2017 to 38.9% by 2027 at $690m.
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